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1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H173 EKX

H173 EKX

1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/01/1991. Recorded mileage 337,378 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 03/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1991
Engine
2495cc

H173 EKX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2025
  • 337,378 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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H173 EKX Mileage History

  1. 20/10/2021308,513 mi
  2. 22/10/2021308,517 mi+4 mi
  3. 07/12/2022329,074 mi+20,557 mi
  4. 01/07/2025337,375 mi+8,301 mi
  5. 04/08/2025337,378 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 7,618 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H173 EKX MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
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 1991 Land Rover Defender (H173 EKX) between October 2021 and August 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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