The road tax status for H485 GRW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for H485 GRW?

The MOT for H485 GRW is valid and due for renewal on or before 1 February 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of H485 GRW?

The recorded mileage for H485 GRW is 222,567 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H485 GRW ULEZ compliant?

No, H485 GRW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H485 GRW

H485 GRW

1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14/09/1990. Recorded mileage 222,567 miles. MOT valid until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 01/02/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 222,567 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 222,567 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1990
Engine: 2495cc

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H485 GRW Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2026
222,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently

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H485 GRW Mileage History

29/06/2023217,033 mi
12/07/2023217,034 mi+1 mi
11/07/2024220,473 mi+3,439 mi
01/12/2025222,509 mi+2,036 mi
02/02/2026222,567 mi+58 mi

Average of roughly 2,130 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H485 GRW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 01:12

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (H485 GRW) between June 2023 and February 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 02 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead corroded to excess a”; “Offside Rear Driver's seat insecure drivers seat rearmost mounting fractured, also the seat runner looks broken too. (6.”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by sidelight operation (4.3.3 (b)”.

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