1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H498 DJO
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28/09/1990. Recorded mileage 106,314 miles. MOT valid until 08/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,314 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2495cc
H498 DJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 106,314 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H498 DJO Mileage History
- 16/03/2022101,615 mi
- 14/03/2023102,888 mi+1,273 mi
- 22/03/2024103,457 mi+569 mi
- 11/03/2025104,809 mi+1,352 mi
- 10/04/2026106,314 mi+1,505 mi
Average of roughly 1,155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H498 DJO MOT History
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 (H498 DJO) between March 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 13 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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.
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