1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G583 BEJ
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 173,205 miles. MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,205 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G583 BEJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2026
- 173,205 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
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G583 BEJ 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 (G583 BEJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 March 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: Brakes (5 issues). 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.
G583 BEJ Mileage History
- 03/03/2023167,048 mi
- 29/02/2024169,653 mi+2,605 mi
- 29/02/2024169,653 mi
- 17/03/2025171,228 mi+1,575 mi
- 14/03/2026173,205 mi+1,977 mi
Average of roughly 2,031 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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