1990 Land Rover Defender 3.5L Petrol · G685 EJB
1990 Land Rover Defender (3.5L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1990. Recorded mileage 55,513 miles. MOT expired on 06 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 55,513 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G685 EJB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/09/2024
- 55,513 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G685 EJB 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 (G685 EJB) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 September 2024 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: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
G685 EJB Mileage History
- 08/09/202254,622 mi
- 08/09/202254,625 mi+3 mi
- 05/09/202355,075 mi+450 mi
- 05/09/202355,075 mi
- 04/09/202455,513 mi+438 mi
Average of roughly 448 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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