1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · C27 HAM
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16/01/1990. Recorded mileage 113,517 miles. MOT valid until 16/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/06/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2495cc
C27 HAM Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 113,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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C27 HAM Mileage History
- 16/05/200783,103 mi
- 16/05/200783,103 mi
- 22/05/200885,096 mi+1,993 mi
- 19/05/200988,206 mi+3,110 mi
- 05/05/201089,819 mi+1,613 mi
- 13/05/201194,350 mi+4,531 mi
- 18/05/201296,640 mi+2,290 mi
- 17/05/201396,967 mi+327 mi
- 17/05/201396,967 mi
- 09/07/201493,900 mi-3,067 mi
- 11/07/201599,512 mi+5,612 mi
- 08/07/201699,901 mi+389 mi
- 21/07/2017101,196 mi+1,295 mi
- 16/07/2018102,079 mi+883 mi
- 17/07/2018102,089 mi+10 mi
- 17/07/2019103,460 mi+1,371 mi
- 15/07/2020103,681 mi+221 mi
- 16/07/2020103,684 mi+3 mi
- 28/06/2021105,644 mi+1,960 mi
- 28/06/2021105,645 mi+1 mi
- 20/06/2022108,051 mi+2,406 mi
- 23/06/2022108,051 mi
- 15/06/2023110,123 mi+2,072 mi
- 14/06/2024110,954 mi+831 mi
- 13/06/2025112,021 mi+1,067 mi
- 18/06/2025112,023 mi+2 mi
- 17/06/2026113,517 mi+1,494 mi
Average of roughly 1,593 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
C27 HAM 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 1990 Land Rover Defender (C27 HAM) between May 2007 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”.
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