1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H445 FAC
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 1990. Recorded mileage 130,885 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H445 FAC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/08/2026
- 130,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 20 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H445 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 (H445 FAC) between September 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 August 2026 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: Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Front cross member e”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust down pipe to flange cracked leaking exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm o”.
H445 FAC Mileage History
- 13/09/2023128,806 mi
- 05/09/2024129,327 mi+521 mi
- 09/09/2024129,327 mi
- 29/08/2025130,246 mi+919 mi
- 24/08/2026130,885 mi+639 mi
Average of roughly 706 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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