The road tax status for H491 DJO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for H491 DJO?

The MOT for H491 DJO is valid and due for renewal on or before 24 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of H491 DJO?

The recorded mileage for H491 DJO is 117,321 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H491 DJO ULEZ compliant?

No, H491 DJO 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

1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H491 DJO

H491 DJO

1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07/09/1990. Recorded mileage 117,321 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 24/07/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 117,321 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 24/07/2026

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Mileage: 117,321 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1990
Engine: 2495cc

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H491 DJO Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 25/07/2026
117,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
17 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 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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H491 DJO Mileage History

19/07/2023117,313 mi
18/07/2024117,316 mi+3 mi
23/07/2024117,316 mi
22/07/2025117,319 mi+3 mi
25/07/2026117,321 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 3 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H491 DJO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Oct 2026, 02:00

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (H491 DJO) between July 2023 and July 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 13 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 (inner wing by servo) (1.1.21”; “Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.

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