1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G790 BKV
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 May 1990. Recorded mileage 77,632 miles. MOT expired on 03 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G790 BKV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2025
- 77,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G790 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 (G790 BKV) between April 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
G790 BKV Mileage History
- 04/04/202266,401 mi
- 05/04/202370,836 mi+4,435 mi
- 04/07/202476,285 mi+5,449 mi
- 25/06/202577,624 mi+1,339 mi
- 30/06/202577,632 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 3,467 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
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- 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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