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1990 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Diesel · H406 EBU

H406 EBU

1990 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, diesel). First registered 23/11/1990. Recorded mileage 213,453 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 16/12/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1990
Engine
3528cc

H406 EBU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/12/2024
  • 213,453 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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H406 EBU Mileage History

  1. 14/07/2022206,492 mi
  2. 14/07/2022206,492 mi
  3. 06/07/2023210,629 mi+4,137 mi
  4. 24/10/2023210,633 mi+4 mi
  5. 17/12/2024213,453 mi+2,820 mi

Average of roughly 2,866 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H406 EBU 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 (H406 EBU) between July 2022 and December 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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