1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G564 BKV
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Mar 1990. Recorded mileage 128,902 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,902 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G564 BKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/06/2026
- 128,902 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G564 BKV 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 (G564 BKV) between July 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 6 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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.
G564 BKV Mileage History
- 14/07/2022121,957 mi
- 06/07/2023124,130 mi+2,173 mi
- 21/06/2024126,035 mi+1,905 mi
- 11/07/2025127,532 mi+1,497 mi
- 18/06/2026128,902 mi+1,370 mi
Average of roughly 1,767 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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