1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H253 BHT
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1991. Recorded mileage 224,985 miles. MOT valid until 13/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,985 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2495cc
H253 BHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/09/2025
- 224,985 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H253 BHT Mileage History
- 14/09/2022218,595 mi
- 15/09/2023224,985 mi+6,390 mi
- 10/09/2024224,985 mi
- 09/09/2025224,985 mi
- 10/09/2025224,985 mi
Average of roughly 2,137 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H253 BHT 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 (H253 BHT) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 September 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: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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