1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G816 AVC
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 170,050 miles. MOT valid until 08 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,050 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G816 AVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2026
- 170,050 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G816 AVC 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 (G816 AVC) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 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: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))”; “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))”.
G816 AVC Mileage History
- 07/03/2024169,952 mi
- 11/03/2024169,953 mi+1 mi
- 03/04/2025169,981 mi+28 mi
- 01/04/2026170,047 mi+66 mi
- 10/04/2026170,050 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 47 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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