1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H978 CCU
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1991. Recorded mileage 118,506 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,506 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H978 CCU Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2024
- 118,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H978 CCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (H978 CCU) between January 2006 and April 2024.
The record contains 17 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
H978 CCU Mileage History
- 17/01/200632,569 mi
- 03/03/200632,577 mi+8 mi
- 17/05/2007109,327 mi+76,750 mi
- 22/05/2008111,113 mi+1,786 mi
- 20/05/2009111,909 mi+796 mi
- 20/05/2009111,909 mi
- 02/06/2010112,024 mi+115 mi
- 02/06/2011112,354 mi+330 mi
- 31/05/2012112,354 mi
- 01/06/2013114,577 mi+2,223 mi
- 06/06/2014116,431 mi+1,854 mi
- 11/06/2015117,842 mi+1,411 mi
- 21/06/2016118,357 mi+515 mi
- 20/03/2019118,354 mi-3 mi
- 26/03/2020118,393 mi+39 mi
- 30/03/2021118,463 mi+70 mi
- 29/03/2022118,465 mi+2 mi
- 04/04/2023118,496 mi+31 mi
- 24/04/2024118,506 mi+10 mi
- 24/04/2024118,506 mi
Average of roughly 4,704 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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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