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1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J238 EHS

J238 EHS

1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/09/1991. Recorded mileage 277,958 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 17/08/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1991
Engine
2495cc

J238 EHS Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2025
  • 277,958 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 (80%)
! Older vehicle
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J238 EHS Mileage History

  1. 27/09/2022275,313 mi
  2. 27/09/2023275,872 mi+559 mi
  3. 30/09/2024277,292 mi+1,420 mi
  4. 11/08/2025277,957 mi+665 mi
  5. 18/08/2025277,958 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 915 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J238 EHS 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J238 EHS) between September 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 18 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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