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1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J637 MRL

J637 MRL

1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1991. Recorded mileage 76,450 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 09/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1991
Engine
2496cc

J637 MRL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2025
  • 76,450 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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J637 MRL Mileage History

  1. 12/04/202374,094 mi
  2. 20/04/202374,210 mi+116 mi
  3. 08/05/202475,218 mi+1,008 mi
  4. 31/05/202475,246 mi+28 mi
  5. 10/06/202576,450 mi+1,204 mi

Average of roughly 1,089 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J637 MRL 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 (J637 MRL) between April 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 10 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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