1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G544 ESB
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1994. Recorded mileage 139,707 miles. MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,707 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G544 ESB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/07/2026
- 139,707 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G544 ESB 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 (G544 ESB) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 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), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested due to peddle soft and travel to floor (1.2.1 (g))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel travel to floor (1.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
G544 ESB Mileage History
- 17/06/2024135,574 mi
- 23/06/2025138,194 mi+2,620 mi
- 24/06/2025138,196 mi+2 mi
- 01/07/2026139,706 mi+1,510 mi
- 01/07/2026139,707 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,029 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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