1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H256 BHT
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1991. Recorded mileage 171,175 miles. MOT valid until 05/02/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,175 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
H256 BHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 171,175 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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H256 BHT Mileage History
- 25/01/2023166,590 mi
- 30/01/2023166,592 mi+2 mi
- 26/01/2024167,458 mi+866 mi
- 06/02/2025168,121 mi+663 mi
- 26/01/2026171,175 mi+3,054 mi
Average of roughly 1,527 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H256 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 (H256 BHT) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 3 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: “Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))”.
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