1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H268 FAC
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Oct 1990. Recorded mileage 223,428 miles. MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,428 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H268 FAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2023
- 223,428 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H268 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 (H268 FAC) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2023 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: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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: “Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pedal area footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural st”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”.
H268 FAC Mileage History
- 18/11/2021219,289 mi
- 18/11/2021219,289 mi
- 04/11/2022223,054 mi+3,765 mi
- 11/11/2022223,095 mi+41 mi
- 24/11/2023223,428 mi+333 mi
Average of roughly 2,054 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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