1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G722 AAY
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 May 1990. Recorded mileage 154,929 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G722 AAY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
- 154,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G722 AAY 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 (G722 AAY) between March 2023 and March 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”; “Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))”.
G722 AAY Mileage History
- 09/03/2023154,929 mi
- 18/03/2024154,929 mi
- 18/03/2024154,929 mi
- 18/03/2025154,929 mi
- 19/03/2025154,929 mi
Average of roughly 0 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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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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