1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J426 BKS
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 1991. Recorded mileage 86,769 miles. MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Aug 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J426 BKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 86,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J426 BKS 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 (J426 BKS) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 October 2025 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: Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Headlamp aim too far to the left both (4.1.2 (a))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
J426 BKS Mileage History
- 17/08/202284,909 mi
- 08/08/202385,055 mi+146 mi
- 09/08/202385,055 mi
- 05/08/202485,167 mi+112 mi
- 22/10/202586,769 mi+1,602 mi
Average of roughly 585 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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