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1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J126 MDF

J126 MDF

1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/09/1991. Recorded mileage 132,762 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 26/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1991
Engine
2495cc

J126 MDF Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 27/06/2025
  • 132,762 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
! Older vehicle
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J126 MDF Mileage History

  1. 30/03/2023112,759 mi
  2. 08/05/2024126,429 mi+13,670 mi
  3. 10/05/2024126,451 mi+22 mi
  4. 27/06/2025132,762 mi+6,311 mi

Average of roughly 8,908 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

J126 MDF MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J126 MDF) between March 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 27 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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