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1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H196 HEJ

H196 HEJ

1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1991. Recorded mileage 196,931 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 15/05/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1991
Engine
2500cc

H196 HEJ Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/05/2024
  • 196,931 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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H196 HEJ Mileage History

  1. 14/02/2022177,686 mi
  2. 25/02/2022177,689 mi+3 mi
  3. 21/02/2023192,203 mi+14,514 mi
  4. 16/05/2024196,931 mi+4,728 mi

Average of roughly 8,552 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

H196 HEJ MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (H196 HEJ) between February 2022 and May 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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