1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J315 MFH
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 151,077 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,077 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J315 MFH Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 151,077 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J315 MFH Mileage History
- 24/11/2005100,001 mi
- 16/12/2005100,001 mi
- 21/12/2006100,004 mi+3 mi
- 19/01/2007100,004 mi
- 23/01/2008100,004 mi
- 05/02/2008100,008 mi+4 mi
- 02/02/2009100,005 mi-3 mi
- 04/03/2009100,008 mi+3 mi
- 05/03/2009100,008 mi
- 10/03/2010100,006 mi-2 mi
- 15/03/2010100,006 mi
- 09/01/2013100,007 mi+1 mi
- 10/01/2013100,007 mi
- 12/12/2014100,006 mi-1 mi
- 15/12/2014100,006 mi
- 11/12/2015100,008 mi+2 mi
- 11/12/2015100,008 mi
- 12/12/2016100,009 mi+1 mi
- 13/12/2016100,009 mi
- 25/09/2018125,541 mi+25,532 mi
- 04/10/2018125,542 mi+1 mi
- 10/12/2019127,348 mi+1,806 mi
- 19/12/2019127,348 mi
- 02/07/2021132,904 mi+5,556 mi
- 22/06/2022136,192 mi+3,288 mi
- 23/06/2023140,016 mi+3,824 mi
- 14/06/2024143,451 mi+3,435 mi
- 24/07/2025147,857 mi+4,406 mi
- 17/07/2026151,077 mi+3,220 mi
Average of roughly 2,474 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J315 MFH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J315 MFH) between November 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (19 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Windscreen (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 63 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear”; “Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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