1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H252 CBV
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Apr 1991. Recorded mileage 136,932 miles. MOT valid until 26 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,932 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H252 CBV Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2026
- 136,932 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H252 CBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (H252 CBV) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2026 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: Suspension (11 issues), Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering ram mount (2.1”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
H252 CBV Mileage History
- 01/05/2024136,807 mi
- 14/05/2026136,196 mi-611 mi
- 28/05/2026136,932 mi+736 mi
Average of roughly 60 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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