1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H664 DRV
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Feb 1991. Recorded mileage 123,258 miles. MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,258 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H664 DRV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2026
- 123,258 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H664 DRV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (H664 DRV) between July 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
H664 DRV Mileage History
- 13/07/200676,258 mi
- 20/06/200782,053 mi+5,795 mi
- 20/06/200782,053 mi
- 07/07/200887,284 mi+5,231 mi
- 23/07/200991,343 mi+4,059 mi
- 23/07/201095,543 mi+4,200 mi
- 09/08/201199,177 mi+3,634 mi
- 03/08/2012101,497 mi+2,320 mi
- 04/09/2013104,772 mi+3,275 mi
- 19/09/2013104,941 mi+169 mi
- 09/03/2015107,534 mi+2,593 mi
- 04/10/2017109,145 mi+1,611 mi
- 22/10/2018110,624 mi+1,479 mi
- 18/10/2019112,045 mi+1,421 mi
- 21/10/2020113,598 mi+1,553 mi
- 20/10/2021115,521 mi+1,923 mi
- 21/10/2022117,795 mi+2,274 mi
- 19/10/2023119,452 mi+1,657 mi
- 22/10/2024121,236 mi+1,784 mi
- 16/10/2025121,946 mi+710 mi
- 16/10/2026123,258 mi+1,312 mi
Average of roughly 2,320 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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