1990 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · H993 CGV
1990 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1990. Recorded mileage 294,043 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 294,043 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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H993 CGV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 11/11/2024
- 294,043 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
H993 CGV 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 (H993 CGV) between November 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
H993 CGV Mileage History
- 03/11/2022283,238 mi
- 03/11/2022283,238 mi
- 30/10/2023291,329 mi+8,091 mi
- 03/11/2023291,330 mi+1 mi
- 11/11/2024294,043 mi+2,713 mi
Average of roughly 5,341 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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