1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H588 BNF
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 155,545 miles. MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,545 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H588 BNF Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/03/2026
- 155,545 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H588 BNF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (H588 BNF) between October 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 March 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: Brakes (3 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impa”; “Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
H588 BNF Mileage History
- 11/10/2022152,764 mi
- 17/10/2022152,773 mi+9 mi
- 10/08/2024154,825 mi+2,052 mi
- 26/03/2026155,545 mi+720 mi
Average of roughly 805 miles per year across 4 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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