1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J168 FEU
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 1991. Recorded mileage 201,847 miles. MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 201,847 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J168 FEU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/12/2025
- 201,847 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J168 FEU 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 (J168 FEU) between September 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper axle ball joint dus”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Very front downpipe is splitting (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”.
J168 FEU Mileage History
- 28/09/2023188,963 mi
- 06/10/2023188,995 mi+32 mi
- 31/12/2024194,669 mi+5,674 mi
- 31/12/2024194,669 mi
- 18/12/2025201,847 mi+7,178 mi
Average of roughly 5,795 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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