1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G113 MUM
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/03/1990. Recorded mileage 178,210 miles. MOT valid until 26/02/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/02/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,210 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
G113 MUM Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 178,210 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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G113 MUM Mileage History
- 08/11/200585,938 mi
- 09/11/200686,222 mi+284 mi
- 13/11/200686,222 mi
- 03/01/200891,628 mi+5,406 mi
- 18/12/200897,258 mi+5,630 mi
- 08/12/2009106,156 mi+8,898 mi
- 10/12/2010115,166 mi+9,010 mi
- 08/06/2012113,638 mi-1,528 mi
- 30/07/2013142,619 mi+28,981 mi
- 16/08/2013142,645 mi+26 mi
- 01/08/2014152,730 mi+10,085 mi
- 08/08/2014152,742 mi+12 mi
- 14/08/2015164,529 mi+11,787 mi
- 21/08/2015164,534 mi+5 mi
- 20/06/2016169,556 mi+5,022 mi
- 25/05/2017173,084 mi+3,528 mi
- 18/02/2026178,180 mi+5,096 mi
- 27/02/2026178,210 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 4,545 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
G113 MUM 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 1990 Land Rover Defender (G113 MUM) between November 2005 and February 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Steering (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings ”; “Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
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