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1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J918 JBV

J918 JBV

1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12/08/1991. Recorded mileage 168,148 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 20/07/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1991
Engine
2495cc

J918 JBV Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/07/2025
  • 168,148 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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J918 JBV Mileage History

  1. 18/08/2021163,276 mi
  2. 21/07/2023163,499 mi+223 mi
  3. 13/07/2024165,935 mi+2,436 mi
  4. 11/07/2025168,148 mi+2,213 mi
  5. 11/07/2025168,148 mi

Average of roughly 1,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J918 JBV MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 25 Jun 2026, 15:50
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 (J918 JBV) between August 2021 and July 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 11 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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