The road tax status for H163 FVL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for H163 FVL?

The MOT for H163 FVL is valid and due for renewal on or before 30 April 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of H163 FVL?

The recorded mileage for H163 FVL is 199,295 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H163 FVL ULEZ compliant?

No, H163 FVL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H163 FVL

H163 FVL

1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1991. Recorded mileage 199,295 miles. MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1991 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 30 Apr 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 199,295 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1991

Engine

2495cc

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H163 FVL Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2026
199,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
16 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (21 mentions)

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H163 FVL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 12:23

MOT Analysis

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (H163 FVL) between January 2006 and May 2026.

The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 01 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Steering (18 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 73 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: “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”.

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H163 FVL Mileage History

10/01/2006151,624 mi
08/02/2007154,631 mi+3,007 mi
05/09/2008160,558 mi+5,927 mi
08/09/2008160,560 mi+2 mi
09/09/2009163,264 mi+2,704 mi
15/09/2009163,266 mi+2 mi
27/05/2010166,480 mi+3,214 mi
31/05/2011170,059 mi+3,579 mi
03/06/2011170,059 mi
24/07/2012171,862 mi+1,803 mi
02/08/2012171,866 mi+4 mi
14/03/2015172,043 mi+177 mi
16/03/2016175,782 mi+3,739 mi
06/03/2017180,252 mi+4,470 mi
05/03/2018185,125 mi+4,873 mi
05/03/2019187,588 mi+2,463 mi
05/03/2019187,588 mi
05/03/2020189,841 mi+2,253 mi
11/03/2021190,858 mi+1,017 mi
11/03/2021190,861 mi+3 mi
27/02/2022193,496 mi+2,635 mi
14/04/2023196,819 mi+3,323 mi
14/04/2023196,819 mi
26/04/2024197,511 mi+692 mi
24/04/2025198,329 mi+818 mi
02/05/2025198,340 mi+11 mi
28/04/2026199,293 mi+953 mi
01/05/2026199,295 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 2,348 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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