1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H474 FHG
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24/10/1990. Recorded mileage 173,966 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/02/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,966 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2496cc
H474 FHG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/02/2025
- 173,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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H474 FHG Mileage History
- 09/02/2023166,441 mi
- 05/02/2024170,797 mi+4,356 mi
- 06/02/2024170,797 mi
- 07/02/2025173,966 mi+3,169 mi
- 07/02/2025173,966 mi
Average of roughly 3,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H474 FHG 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 (H474 FHG) between February 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 February 2025 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 (12 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Steering box sector shaft excessively worn (2.1.1 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.
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