1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H198 FAC
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08/10/1990. Recorded mileage 171,087 miles. MOT valid until 29/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,087 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
H198 FAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/10/2025
- 171,087 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect 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: Good
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H198 FAC Mileage History
- 12/10/2022165,813 mi
- 19/10/2023166,176 mi+363 mi
- 23/10/2024168,244 mi+2,068 mi
- 30/10/2025171,087 mi+2,843 mi
- 30/10/2025171,087 mi
Average of roughly 1,729 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H198 FAC 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 (H198 FAC) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 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: Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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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