1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H671 NOH
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1991. Recorded mileage 84,786 miles. MOT expired on 30 Nov 2010. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Nov 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,786 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H671 NOH Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2009
- 84,786 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H671 NOH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (H671 NOH) between August 2006 and December 2009.
The record contains 4 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)”; “Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)”.
H671 NOH Mileage History
- 01/08/200681,030 mi
- 29/08/200681,030 mi
- 29/08/200782,459 mi+1,429 mi
- 01/09/200782,459 mi
- 05/09/200883,872 mi+1,413 mi
- 11/09/200883,872 mi
- 30/11/200984,784 mi+912 mi
- 01/12/200984,786 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,126 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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