1990 Land Rover Defender 3.9L Diesel · G551 ATL
1990 Land Rover Defender (3.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 179,757 km. MOT valid until 01 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 179,757 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G551 ATL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2026
- 179,757 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G551 ATL Odometer History
- 30/08/2023174,806 mi
- 01/09/2023174,826 mi+20 mi
- 18/09/2024176,774 mi+1,948 mi
- 03/10/2025177,729 mi+955 mi
- 30/09/2026179,757 km
Average of roughly 1,605 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G551 ATL 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 (G551 ATL) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 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: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer”.
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