1991 Land Rover Defender 2.4L Diesel · H766 DFR
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.4L, diesel). First registered 07 May 1991. Recorded mileage 188,965 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H766 DFR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 188,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H766 DFR 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 (H766 DFR) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 July 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: Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Fuel system component leaking Diesel injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
H766 DFR Mileage History
- 12/07/2023184,441 mi
- 27/07/2023184,445 mi+4 mi
- 23/08/2024186,656 mi+2,211 mi
- 23/07/2025188,961 mi+2,305 mi
- 24/07/2025188,965 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 2,225 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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