1991 LAND ROVER DEFENDER2.5L Diesel

The Defender currently shows no valid MOT pass, with the most recent test on 9 January 2025 resulting in a failure at 170,147 miles and no defects recorded. This pattern of failure without listed defects suggests administrative or presentation issues at the test centre rather than confirmed mechanical fault, but the absence of a clean pass leaves roadworthiness unverified. The maintenance trend cannot be called stable or worsening from faults alone, as all entries show zero recorded defects across passes and fails. Recorded mileage sits at 170,147 against a 1991 build, averaging roughly 4,861 miles per year. The gap between the 27 September 2022 pass at 163,270 miles and the 19 December 2023 pass at 166,799 miles shows only 3,529 miles in over 14 months, implying periods of little use. From December 2023 to January 2025 the vehicle covered 3,348 miles. The sparse record with no advisories across five tests limits insight into wear, though low annual use on a 35-year-old Land Rover often masks standing-related degradation. A buyer should physically inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and chassis outriggers for corrosion given the vehicle's age and likely static intervals. The repeated fails on 11 December 2023 and 26 September 2022 with no defects logged warrant confirmation that the V5 and test documentation match and that no hidden structural issues were omitted. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should be tested live, as MOT entries provide no evidence of condition. Given the expired failed status and undocumented fault basis, the Defender is not confirmed roadworthy as of July 2026. Prior owner care appears light but not neglectful based on zero advisories, yet the lack of a current pass demands a fresh test and hands-on inspection before purchase.