1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H566 AHW
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 108,123 miles. MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Jul 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H566 AHW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/08/2026
- 108,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H566 AHW Mileage History
- 24/01/2022108,028 mi
- 10/02/2022108,028 mi
- 14/08/2026108,123 mi+95 mi
- 14/08/2026108,123 mi
Average of roughly 21 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
H566 AHW 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 (H566 AHW) between January 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 August 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 (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strengt”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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