1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J89 RJH
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/11/1991. Recorded mileage 98,791 miles. MOT valid until 20/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,791 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
J89 RJH Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/10/2025
- 98,791 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J89 RJH Mileage History
- 30/10/200652,521 mi
- 30/10/200652,521 mi
- 23/10/200758,068 mi+5,547 mi
- 21/10/200865,371 mi+7,303 mi
- 21/10/200865,429 mi+58 mi
- 29/10/200970,042 mi+4,613 mi
- 31/10/200970,154 mi+112 mi
- 08/10/201075,909 mi+5,755 mi
- 30/09/201180,401 mi+4,492 mi
- 30/09/201180,416 mi+15 mi
- 05/10/201283,611 mi+3,195 mi
- 04/10/201386,781 mi+3,170 mi
- 04/10/201386,781 mi
- 20/11/201491,245 mi+4,464 mi
- 25/11/201491,273 mi+28 mi
- 04/11/201593,264 mi+1,991 mi
- 04/11/201593,265 mi+1 mi
- 10/12/201694,948 mi+1,683 mi
- 25/07/201895,284 mi+336 mi
- 25/07/201895,284 mi
- 13/08/201995,751 mi+467 mi
- 21/12/202097,033 mi+1,282 mi
- 14/12/202197,252 mi+219 mi
- 28/03/202397,647 mi+395 mi
- 29/11/202498,278 mi+631 mi
- 22/10/202598,791 mi+513 mi
Average of roughly 2,438 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
J89 RJH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J89 RJH) between October 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 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: Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 37 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no pump sounds (8.2.3)”; “Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)”; “Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)”.
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