1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H126 JKX
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 May 1991. Recorded mileage 202,618 miles. MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 202,618 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
H126 JKX Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2025
- 202,618 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H126 JKX Mileage History
- 09/05/2006103,893 mi
- 09/05/2006103,893 mi
- 12/05/2008108,660 mi+4,767 mi
- 06/07/2009108,660 mi
- 18/02/2011119,593 mi+10,933 mi
- 03/03/2012120,448 mi+855 mi
- 06/03/2013125,102 mi+4,654 mi
- 05/03/2014132,864 mi+7,762 mi
- 05/03/2014132,864 mi
- 16/07/2015140,315 mi+7,451 mi
- 16/07/2015140,315 mi
- 14/07/2016146,764 mi+6,449 mi
- 13/07/2017156,434 mi+9,670 mi
- 13/07/2017156,434 mi
- 21/07/2018166,864 mi+10,430 mi
- 17/07/2019177,049 mi+10,185 mi
- 14/07/2020182,597 mi+5,548 mi
- 01/09/2021186,673 mi+4,076 mi
- 01/09/2021186,673 mi
- 06/09/2022192,435 mi+5,762 mi
- 20/10/2023194,269 mi+1,834 mi
- 16/10/2024196,663 mi+2,394 mi
- 23/10/2025202,618 mi+5,955 mi
Average of roughly 5,074 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
H126 JKX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (H126 JKX) between May 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 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.
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