1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · G986 GOS
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/05/1990. Recorded mileage 156,357 miles. MOT valid until 25/09/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2495cc
G986 GOS Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 156,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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G986 GOS Mileage History
- 27/09/2022151,249 mi
- 18/09/2023152,972 mi+1,723 mi
- 25/09/2024154,099 mi+1,127 mi
- 08/09/2025156,357 mi+2,258 mi
Average of roughly 1,732 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
G986 GOS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (G986 GOS) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 5 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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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