1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J127 UEG
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1992. Recorded mileage 228,336 miles. MOT expired on 04 Mar 2019.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Mar 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 228,336 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J127 UEG Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2018
- 228,336 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J127 UEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (J127 UEG) between April 2006 and March 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (38 issues), Brakes (29 issues), Bodywork (16 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 104 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: “Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin both sides (2.5.A.3b)”; “Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)”; “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides a frame mounting cross member (2.4”.
J127 UEG Mileage History
- 28/04/2006160,750 mi
- 21/04/2007163,132 mi+2,382 mi
- 07/05/2008168,120 mi+4,988 mi
- 09/05/2008168,177 mi+57 mi
- 10/07/2009177,982 mi+9,805 mi
- 14/07/2009178,065 mi+83 mi
- 12/07/2010188,042 mi+9,977 mi
- 23/03/2011198,025 mi+9,983 mi
- 23/03/2011198,025 mi
- 15/08/2012207,257 mi+9,232 mi
- 01/09/2012207,702 mi+445 mi
- 30/09/2013213,576 mi+5,874 mi
- 06/10/2014217,330 mi+3,754 mi
- 03/11/2015220,545 mi+3,215 mi
- 07/11/2016224,891 mi+4,346 mi
- 25/11/2016224,915 mi+24 mi
- 08/12/2017228,282 mi+3,367 mi
- 10/01/2018228,312 mi+30 mi
- 05/03/2018228,336 mi+24 mi
Average of roughly 5,703 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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