1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J637 KTT
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 166,244 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2016.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2016
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Jan 2016)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,244 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J637 KTT Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2015
- 166,244 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J637 KTT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J637 KTT) between December 2005 and March 2015.
The record contains 10 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)”.
J637 KTT Mileage History
- 01/12/2005137,981 mi
- 06/12/2005137,981 mi
- 01/12/2006143,235 mi+5,254 mi
- 19/12/2007147,960 mi+4,725 mi
- 20/12/2007147,983 mi+23 mi
- 14/01/2009157,656 mi+9,673 mi
- 22/01/200915,674 mi-141,982 mi
- 19/01/2010158,616 mi+142,942 mi
- 20/01/2010158,617 mi+1 mi
- 22/12/2010159,383 mi+766 mi
- 22/12/2010159,383 mi
- 18/01/2012160,580 mi+1,197 mi
- 31/01/2012160,581 mi+1 mi
- 03/12/2012165,106 mi+4,525 mi
- 04/12/2012165,106 mi
- 08/03/2014165,412 mi+306 mi
- 18/03/2015166,244 mi+832 mi
- 27/03/2015166,244 mi
Average of roughly 3,033 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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