1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G557 CGL
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1990. Recorded mileage 99,439 miles. MOT valid until 11/06/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,439 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2495cc
G557 CGL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/06/2026
- 99,439 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G557 CGL Mileage History
- 20/04/202499,128 mi
- 27/04/202499,136 mi+8 mi
- 05/06/202599,139 mi+3 mi
- 13/06/202699,439 mi+300 mi
- 13/06/202699,439 mi
Average of roughly 145 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G557 CGL 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 (G557 CGL) between April 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 June 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 (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) ”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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