1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G837 CTF
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 May 1990. Recorded mileage 179,636 miles. MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,636 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G837 CTF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 179,636 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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G837 CTF Mileage History
- 05/08/2022169,764 mi
- 09/08/2023173,090 mi+3,326 mi
- 14/08/2024175,201 mi+2,111 mi
- 15/08/2025176,179 mi+978 mi
- 25/08/2026179,636 mi+3,457 mi
Average of roughly 2,434 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G837 CTF 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 (G837 CTF) between August 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 19 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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.
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