1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G433 UFJ
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1990. Recorded mileage 148,714 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,714 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G433 UFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 148,714 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G433 UFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (G433 UFJ) between April 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
G433 UFJ Mileage History
- 02/04/2022146,571 mi
- 01/04/2023147,800 mi+1,229 mi
- 22/06/2024148,628 mi+828 mi
- 15/07/2025148,714 mi+86 mi
- 15/07/2025148,714 mi
Average of roughly 652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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