1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J711 HFV
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/08/1991. Recorded mileage 129,280 miles. MOT valid until 04/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,280 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2496cc
J711 HFV Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2026
- 129,280 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J711 HFV Mileage History
- 19/07/200690,313 mi
- 19/07/200690,313 mi
- 22/06/200791,406 mi+1,093 mi
- 05/07/200892,429 mi+1,023 mi
- 30/07/200994,828 mi+2,399 mi
- 02/08/200994,828 mi
- 15/07/201095,698 mi+870 mi
- 17/07/201095,698 mi
- 04/08/201196,020 mi+322 mi
- 23/07/201296,106 mi+86 mi
- 06/08/201296,106 mi
- 24/07/201397,142 mi+1,036 mi
- 03/08/201397,142 mi
- 16/07/201499,420 mi+2,278 mi
- 21/07/2015103,047 mi+3,627 mi
- 11/07/2016107,605 mi+4,558 mi
- 12/07/2016107,605 mi
- 26/07/2017113,001 mi+5,396 mi
- 12/07/2018115,125 mi+2,124 mi
- 10/07/2019117,690 mi+2,565 mi
- 29/07/2020119,634 mi+1,944 mi
- 09/07/2021121,162 mi+1,528 mi
- 08/07/2022122,268 mi+1,106 mi
- 20/07/2023123,740 mi+1,472 mi
- 12/07/2024125,454 mi+1,714 mi
- 30/07/2025127,623 mi+2,169 mi
- 16/07/2026129,280 mi+1,657 mi
Average of roughly 1,949 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
J711 HFV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J711 HFV) between July 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 16 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
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