1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G421 ABP
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22/05/1990. Recorded mileage 202,297 miles. MOT valid until 02/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,297 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
G421 ABP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/06/2026
- 202,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 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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G421 ABP Mileage History
- 20/10/2023199,965 mi
- 28/10/2023199,968 mi+3 mi
- 16/11/2024200,860 mi+892 mi
- 02/06/2026202,270 mi+1,410 mi
- 04/06/2026202,297 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 889 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G421 ABP 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 (G421 ABP) between October 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 June 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: Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) pitman arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near a ”.
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