1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H808 AWS
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Oct 1990. Recorded mileage 122,624 miles. MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,624 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H808 AWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 06/05/2025
- 122,624 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H808 AWS 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 (H808 AWS) between March 2023 and May 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 06 May 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))”; “Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear prop rear U/J. (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))”.
H808 AWS Mileage History
- 28/03/2023120,295 mi
- 28/03/2023120,295 mi
- 26/03/2024121,542 mi+1,247 mi
- 26/03/2024121,542 mi
- 06/05/2025122,624 mi+1,082 mi
Average of roughly 1,105 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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