1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H523 JLC
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 124,077 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/07/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,077 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
H523 JLC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2006
- 124,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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H523 JLC Mileage History
- 07/09/2005122,504 mi
- 09/09/2005122,504 mi
- 14/08/2006124,077 mi+1,573 mi
- 30/08/2006124,077 mi
Average of roughly 1,609 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
H523 JLC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (H523 JLC) between September 2005 and August 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2006 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 (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)”; “Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”.
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