1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H272 BHT
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1991. Recorded mileage 184,437 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H272 BHT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2026
- 184,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H272 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 (H272 BHT) between May 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 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: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Emissions unable to be completed oil leak engine (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”.
H272 BHT Mileage History
- 15/05/2024179,534 mi
- 24/05/2024179,545 mi+11 mi
- 24/05/2025182,687 mi+3,142 mi
- 24/05/2025182,690 mi+3 mi
- 30/06/2026184,437 mi+1,747 mi
Average of roughly 2,308 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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