1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H463 DFT
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Apr 1991. Recorded mileage 82,593 miles. MOT valid until 09 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,593 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H463 DFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/02/2026
- 82,593 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H463 DFT 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 (H463 DFT) between September 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 16 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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.
H463 DFT Mileage History
- 28/09/202275,492 mi
- 09/10/202377,997 mi+2,505 mi
- 10/10/202480,117 mi+2,120 mi
- 10/10/202581,996 mi+1,879 mi
- 10/02/202682,593 mi+597 mi
Average of roughly 2,107 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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