1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J304 KEC
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 165,781 miles. MOT expired on 02 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (24 Nov 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,781 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J304 KEC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/04/2023
- 165,781 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J304 KEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J304 KEC) between November 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Mi”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
J304 KEC Mileage History
- 29/11/2021165,767 mi
- 04/04/2023165,781 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 10 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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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
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