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1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H198 HCT

H198 HCT

1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 69,957 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 23/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1990
Engine
2495cc

H198 HCT Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
  • 69,957 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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H198 HCT Mileage History

  1. 08/07/202367,496 mi
  2. 15/07/202468,775 mi+1,279 mi
  3. 15/07/202468,775 mi
  4. 14/07/202569,957 mi+1,182 mi
  5. 24/07/202569,957 mi

Average of roughly 1,203 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H198 HCT 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 HCT) between July 2023 and July 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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