1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H85 GEG
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23/04/1991. Recorded mileage 246,491 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 246,491 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
H85 GEG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 246,491 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 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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H85 GEG Mileage History
- 19/03/2024246,063 mi
- 02/04/2024246,066 mi+3 mi
- 03/04/2024246,066 mi
- 13/08/2025246,488 mi+422 mi
- 13/08/2025246,491 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 305 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
H85 GEG 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 (H85 GEG) between March 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 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 (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (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: “Rear Suspension locking device missing axle ball joint (5.3.6 (b))”; “Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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