1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · LUI 8014
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Feb 1991. Recorded mileage 111,196 miles. MOT valid until 05 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,196 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LUI 8014 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/05/2026
- 111,196 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LUI 8014 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (LUI 8014) between August 2022 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 07 May 2026 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: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mo”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
LUI 8014 Mileage History
- 03/08/2022106,532 mi
- 22/04/2025109,493 mi+2,961 mi
- 06/05/2025109,502 mi+9 mi
- 07/05/2026111,196 mi+1,694 mi
Average of roughly 1,241 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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