1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G656 BKV
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 200,924 miles. MOT valid until 20 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 200,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G656 BKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/05/2026
- 200,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G656 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 (G656 BKV) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 May 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: Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
G656 BKV Mileage History
- 21/05/2024195,071 mi
- 22/05/2024195,074 mi+3 mi
- 20/05/2025198,281 mi+3,207 mi
- 13/05/2026200,924 mi+2,643 mi
- 13/05/2026200,924 mi
Average of roughly 2,961 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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