1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G882 APV
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1990. Recorded mileage 164,227 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/09/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/03/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 164,227 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2500cc
G882 APV Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2010
- 164,227 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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G882 APV Mileage History
- 11/07/2006148,167 mi
- 14/07/2006148,167 mi
- 04/07/2007151,697 mi+3,530 mi
- 06/07/2007151,697 mi
- 13/12/2007152,498 mi+801 mi
- 18/12/2007152,498 mi
- 23/06/2008155,423 mi+2,925 mi
- 23/06/2008155,423 mi
- 25/06/2009161,331 mi+5,908 mi
- 06/07/2009171,369 mi+10,038 mi
- 21/09/2010164,225 mi-7,144 mi
- 21/09/2010164,227 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 3,826 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G882 APV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (G882 APV) between July 2006 and September 2010.
The record contains 6 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 September 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (18 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”.
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