Yes, G490 CDD is taxed. Road tax is currently valid until 1 January 2027 according to DVLA records.

When is the MOT due for G490 CDD?

The MOT for G490 CDD is valid and due for renewal on or before 27 September 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of G490 CDD?

The recorded mileage for G490 CDD is 54,828 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is G490 CDD ULEZ compliant?

No, G490 CDD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

Road Tax Paid

1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G490 CDD

G490 CDD

1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 54,828 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1990 · Maidstone
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 27 Sept 2027
Road Tax: Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
Recorded Mileage: 54,828 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Tax Status

Taxed

Tax due 01 Jan 2027

Fuel Type

Diesel

Year

1990

Engine

2495cc

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G490 CDD Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
54,828 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (27 mentions)

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G490 CDD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Oct 2026, 06:11

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (G490 CDD) between May 2006 and September 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (27 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (20 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 77 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 mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1”.

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G490 CDD Mileage History

03/05/200629,088 mi
05/05/200629,088 mi
02/05/200729,759 mi+671 mi
30/04/200830,644 mi+885 mi
13/05/200931,153 mi+509 mi
23/08/201031,936 mi+783 mi
31/08/201031,943 mi+7 mi
08/08/201133,817 mi+1,874 mi
08/08/201133,817 mi
04/09/201235,822 mi+2,005 mi
05/09/201235,822 mi
22/08/201337,282 mi+1,460 mi
01/09/201439,094 mi+1,812 mi
02/09/201439,096 mi+2 mi
12/08/201542,113 mi+3,017 mi
17/08/201645,285 mi+3,172 mi
04/09/201746,390 mi+1,105 mi
31/08/201848,452 mi+2,062 mi
06/09/201949,746 mi+1,294 mi
12/09/201949,749 mi+3 mi
10/09/202050,518 mi+769 mi
09/09/202151,045 mi+527 mi
05/09/202251,957 mi+912 mi
07/09/202251,962 mi+5 mi
07/09/202352,702 mi+740 mi
18/09/202352,705 mi+3 mi
11/09/202453,483 mi+778 mi
11/09/202453,483 mi
08/09/202554,399 mi+916 mi
14/09/202654,813 mi+414 mi
25/09/202654,823 mi+10 mi
29/09/202654,828 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 1,261 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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