The road tax status for H435 ERL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for H435 ERL?

The MOT for H435 ERL is valid and due for renewal on or before 16 July 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of H435 ERL?

The recorded mileage for H435 ERL is 184,486 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is H435 ERL ULEZ compliant?

No, H435 ERL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H435 ERL

H435 ERL

1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 184,486 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jul 2026.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1990 · Bournemouth
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 16 Jul 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 184,486 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
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Year

1990

Engine

2495cc

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H435 ERL Key Findings

28 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 18/07/2025
184,486 miles recorded at latest MOT
9 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (17 mentions)

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H435 ERL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 14 Nov 2026, 02:30

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28 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (H435 ERL) between October 2006 and July 2025.

The record contains 19 passes and 9 failures.

The most recent test on 18 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (17 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 30 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 Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))”; “Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))”; “Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))”.

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H435 ERL Mileage History

06/10/2006142,902 mi
19/10/2007143,791 mi+889 mi
31/10/2007143,791 mi
06/11/2008144,413 mi+622 mi
13/11/2008144,604 mi+191 mi
03/11/2009146,707 mi+2,103 mi
12/11/2009146,707 mi
01/11/2010147,659 mi+952 mi
02/11/2010147,659 mi
31/10/2011148,711 mi+1,052 mi
06/11/2012149,412 mi+701 mi
07/11/2012149,413 mi+1 mi
13/11/2013150,650 mi+1,237 mi
17/03/2015151,934 mi+1,284 mi
08/03/2016154,438 mi+2,504 mi
21/03/2016154,625 mi+187 mi
20/03/2017155,555 mi+930 mi
24/03/2017155,579 mi+24 mi
16/03/2018158,534 mi+2,955 mi
14/03/2019158,700 mi+166 mi
17/03/2020164,697 mi+5,997 mi
16/03/2021170,118 mi+5,421 mi
20/03/2021170,265 mi+147 mi
17/05/2022175,686 mi+5,421 mi
02/06/2023179,209 mi+3,523 mi
02/06/2023179,209 mi
03/06/2024182,841 mi+3,632 mi
18/07/2025184,486 mi+1,645 mi

Average of roughly 2,214 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.

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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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