1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J173 BWU
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 19/11/1991. Recorded mileage 143,407 miles. MOT valid until 08/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 143,407 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
J173 BWU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 143,407 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J173 BWU Mileage History
- 27/09/2022139,079 mi
- 10/10/2023140,583 mi+1,504 mi
- 18/09/2024142,033 mi+1,450 mi
- 25/09/2025143,407 mi+1,374 mi
Average of roughly 1,445 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
J173 BWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J173 BWU) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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