1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J246 BFO
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1991. Recorded mileage 187,522 miles. MOT valid until 28/07/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,522 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
J246 BFO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 187,522 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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J246 BFO Mileage History
- 13/12/2022182,433 mi
- 08/12/2023182,578 mi+145 mi
- 30/07/2024183,502 mi+924 mi
- 02/07/2025185,617 mi+2,115 mi
- 14/07/2026187,522 mi+1,905 mi
Average of roughly 1,420 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J246 BFO 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 (J246 BFO) between December 2022 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 22 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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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