1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J346 PDE
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05/11/1991. Recorded mileage 159,188 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/06/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,188 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
J346 PDE Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2025
- 159,188 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (48 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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J346 PDE Mileage History
- 04/01/2006127,321 mi
- 04/01/2007129,019 mi+1,698 mi
- 26/02/2009110,261 mi-18,758 mi
- 23/02/2010114,901 mi+4,640 mi
- 07/02/2011119,706 mi+4,805 mi
- 28/02/2012123,019 mi+3,313 mi
- 01/03/2013126,182 mi+3,163 mi
- 07/03/2014128,713 mi+2,531 mi
- 07/03/2014128,713 mi
- 20/02/2015132,349 mi+3,636 mi
- 08/03/2016135,990 mi+3,641 mi
- 11/03/2016136,003 mi+13 mi
- 10/03/2017139,211 mi+3,208 mi
- 10/03/2017139,211 mi
- 06/03/2018141,989 mi+2,778 mi
- 08/03/2019144,799 mi+2,810 mi
- 13/03/2019144,818 mi+19 mi
- 02/03/2020147,529 mi+2,711 mi
- 24/03/2020147,542 mi+13 mi
- 01/03/2021150,033 mi+2,491 mi
- 04/04/2022152,854 mi+2,821 mi
- 08/04/2022152,860 mi+6 mi
- 17/04/2023155,130 mi+2,270 mi
- 24/04/2023155,144 mi+14 mi
- 25/04/2024157,403 mi+2,259 mi
- 23/05/2025159,175 mi+1,772 mi
- 06/06/2025159,188 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 1,641 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J346 PDE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J346 PDE) between January 2006 and June 2025.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (48 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Bodywork (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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 Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (i”; “Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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