1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H148 BAL
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1991. Recorded mileage 123,800 miles. MOT valid until 05/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,800 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2500cc
H148 BAL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
- 123,800 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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H148 BAL Mileage History
- 22/10/2022122,138 mi
- 22/10/2022122,138 mi
- 07/10/2024123,061 mi+923 mi
- 23/10/2025123,770 mi+709 mi
- 06/11/2025123,800 mi+30 mi
Average of roughly 546 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H148 BAL 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 1991 Land Rover Defender (H148 BAL) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2025 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 (9 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (”.
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