1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G225 FDY
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1990. Recorded mileage 182,690 miles. MOT valid until 12/02/2027. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,690 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
G225 FDY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/02/2026
- 182,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G225 FDY Mileage History
- 23/01/2024177,015 mi
- 31/01/2024177,022 mi+7 mi
- 24/01/2025179,006 mi+1,984 mi
- 30/01/2025179,014 mi+8 mi
- 13/02/2026182,690 mi+3,676 mi
Average of roughly 2,757 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G225 FDY MOT History
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 1990 Land Rover Defender (G225 FDY) between January 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 component pin or bush excessively worn tractor joint has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))”; “Emissions unable to be completed Due To Exhaust Condition (8.2.2.2 (e))”.
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