1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H997 DKH
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1991. Recorded mileage 108,000 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/09/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2498cc
H997 DKH Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/09/2025
- 108,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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H997 DKH Mileage History
- 08/09/2022103,986 km
- 19/09/2022104,065 km+79 km
- 19/08/2023105,546 mi
- 26/08/2024108,000 mi+2,454 mi
- 09/09/2025108,000 mi
Average of roughly 1,336 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H997 DKH 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 (H997 DKH) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a b”; “Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play of axle (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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