1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H147 AAS
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 1990. Recorded mileage 53,128 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,128 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H147 AAS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2026
- 53,128 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H147 AAS 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 (H147 AAS) between November 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Nearside Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure pan hard rod at axle (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
H147 AAS Mileage History
- 14/11/202248,449 mi
- 29/11/202351,966 mi+3,517 mi
- 02/12/202351,972 mi+6 mi
- 12/08/202552,894 mi+922 mi
- 03/09/202653,128 mi+234 mi
Average of roughly 1,231 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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