1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H765 AWV
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1991. Recorded mileage 248,399 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026. Taxed until 01/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/12/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 248,399 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2495cc
H765 AWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 248,399 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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H765 AWV Mileage History
- 04/04/2023238,728 mi
- 22/04/2023238,728 mi
- 16/04/2024243,476 mi+4,748 mi
- 23/04/2024243,484 mi+8 mi
- 10/11/2025248,399 mi+4,915 mi
Average of roughly 3,715 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H765 AWV 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 (H765 AWV) between April 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 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: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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