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1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H198 FAC

H198 FAC

1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/10/1990. Recorded mileage 171,087 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.

MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 29/10/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1990
Engine
2495cc

H198 FAC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
  • 171,087 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
80
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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H198 FAC Mileage History

  1. 12/10/2022165,813 mi
  2. 19/10/2023166,176 mi+363 mi
  3. 23/10/2024168,244 mi+2,068 mi
  4. 30/10/2025171,087 mi+2,843 mi
  5. 30/10/2025171,087 mi

Average of roughly 1,729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H198 FAC 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 1990 Land Rover Defender (H198 FAC) between October 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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