1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J386 BNU
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Oct 1991. Recorded mileage 144,561 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,561 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J386 BNU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/01/2026
- 144,561 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J386 BNU MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J386 BNU) between December 2021 and January 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J386 BNU Mileage History
- 30/12/2021134,609 mi
- 19/01/2023136,786 mi+2,177 mi
- 06/01/2024138,436 mi+1,650 mi
- 04/01/2025142,213 mi+3,777 mi
- 03/01/2026144,561 mi+2,348 mi
Average of roughly 2,481 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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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