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

When is the MOT due for H491 EJR?

The MOT for H491 EJR is valid and due for renewal on or before 28 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of H491 EJR?

The recorded mileage for H491 EJR is 172,191 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H491 EJR ULEZ compliant?

No, H491 EJR 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

MOT Valid

1991 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Diesel · H491 EJR

H491 EJR

1991 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, diesel). First registered 17/03/1991. Recorded mileage 172,191 miles. MOT valid until 28/06/2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1991 · Bournemouth
MOT Status: Valid until 28/06/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 172,191 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 3.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Mileage: 172,191 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1991
Engine: 3528cc

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H491 EJR Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
172,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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H491 EJR Mileage History

06/07/2023155,403 mi
06/07/2023155,405 mi+2 mi
02/10/2024165,945 mi+10,540 mi
18/06/2026172,177 mi+6,232 mi
30/06/2026172,191 mi+14 mi

Average of roughly 5,625 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H491 EJR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 01:52

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (H491 EJR) between July 2023 and June 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 30 June 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: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 32 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: “Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chass”; “Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1”; “Offside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.

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