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1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G656 BKV

G656 BKV

1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06/04/1990. Recorded mileage 198,281 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 21/05/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1990
Engine
2495cc

G656 BKV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 20/05/2025
  • 198,281 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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G656 BKV Mileage History

  1. 11/05/2023192,860 mi
  2. 12/05/2023192,863 mi+3 mi
  3. 21/05/2024195,071 mi+2,208 mi
  4. 22/05/2024195,074 mi+3 mi
  5. 20/05/2025198,281 mi+3,207 mi

Average of roughly 2,676 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

G656 BKV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 (G656 BKV) between May 2023 and May 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 20 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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