1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H840 DVK
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 May 1991. Recorded mileage 198,463 miles. MOT expired on 11 May 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 May 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,463 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H840 DVK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2025
- 198,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
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H840 DVK 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 1991 Land Rover Defender (H840 DVK) between March 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
H840 DVK Mileage History
- 30/03/2022196,996 mi
- 03/04/2023197,524 mi+528 mi
- 29/04/2024197,950 mi+426 mi
- 09/05/2025198,463 mi+513 mi
- 13/05/2025198,463 mi
Average of roughly 470 miles per year across 5 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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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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