1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G461 ADF
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 170,061 miles. MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,061 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G461 ADF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/02/2026
- 170,061 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G461 ADF 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 (G461 ADF) between February 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
G461 ADF Mileage History
- 05/02/2024169,705 mi
- 21/01/2025169,995 mi+290 mi
- 30/01/2025169,998 mi+3 mi
- 11/02/2026170,057 mi+59 mi
- 17/02/2026170,061 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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