1990 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · G493 DGL
1990 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 17 May 1990. Recorded mileage 87,916 miles. MOT valid until 07 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,916 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G493 DGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 87,916 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (5 mentions)
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G493 DGL 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 (G493 DGL) between October 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
G493 DGL Mileage History
- 03/10/202387,544 mi
- 09/09/202487,656 mi+112 mi
- 09/09/202587,757 mi+101 mi
- 02/09/202687,916 mi+159 mi
- 03/09/202687,916 mi
Average of roughly 127 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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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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