1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G159 WHW
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1990. Recorded mileage 189,869 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/01/2016
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,869 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
G159 WHW Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/01/2015
- 189,869 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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G159 WHW Mileage History
- 09/06/2006161,894 mi
- 16/06/2006161,907 mi+13 mi
- 21/06/2007170,950 mi+9,043 mi
- 29/06/2007171,273 mi+323 mi
- 07/12/2013184,312 mi+13,039 mi
- 09/12/2013184,315 mi+3 mi
- 14/01/2015189,869 mi+5,554 mi
Average of roughly 3,253 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
G159 WHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (G159 WHW) between June 2006 and January 2015.
The record contains 4 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 January 2015 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”; “Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)”.