1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H913 DJU
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 133,440 miles. MOT valid until 24 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,440 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H913 DJU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 133,440 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H913 DJU Mileage History
- 14/10/2022124,129 mi
- 25/10/2023126,340 mi+2,211 mi
- 24/10/2024128,537 mi+2,197 mi
- 22/10/2025131,058 mi+2,521 mi
- 06/10/2026133,440 mi+2,382 mi
Average of roughly 2,341 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H913 DJU 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 1990 Land Rover Defender (H913 DJU) between October 2022 and October 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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