1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H917 JDP
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 18/10/1990. Recorded mileage 143,733 km. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 143,733 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2495cc
H917 JDP Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 143,733 km recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (20 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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H917 JDP Odometer History
- 03/04/2006140,694 mi
- 30/04/2007149,028 mi+8,334 mi
- 01/05/2007149,033 mi+5 mi
- 22/04/2008156,486 mi+7,453 mi
- 22/04/2008156,486 mi
- 01/05/2009163,936 mi+7,450 mi
- 05/05/2009163,948 mi+12 mi
- 25/06/2010174,275 mi+10,327 mi
- 08/07/2010174,374 mi+99 mi
- 27/07/2011178,960 mi+4,586 mi
- 05/08/2011179,034 mi+74 mi
- 26/07/2012182,316 mi+3,282 mi
- 12/10/2012182,421 mi+105 mi
- 16/10/2013186,944 mi+4,523 mi
- 08/11/2013186,947 mi+3 mi
- 30/10/2014196,782 mi+9,835 mi
- 07/12/2015200,894 mi+4,112 mi
- 09/12/2015200,902 mi+8 mi
- 22/02/2017207,153 mi+6,251 mi
- 21/12/2023135,678 km
- 14/03/2025142,548 km+6,870 km
- 27/03/2026143,733 km+1,185 km
Average of roughly 152 km per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded odometer reading decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
H917 JDP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Land Rover Defender (H917 JDP) between April 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (20 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Steering (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)”; “Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”; “Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)”.
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