1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J393 CWJ
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/12/1991. Recorded mileage 161,534 miles. MOT valid until 26/06/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/06/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,534 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
J393 CWJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2026
- 161,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J393 CWJ Mileage History
- 12/06/2024157,455 mi
- 12/06/2024157,455 mi
- 04/06/2025159,020 mi+1,565 mi
- 04/06/2025159,020 mi
- 16/06/2026161,534 mi+2,514 mi
Average of roughly 2,030 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J393 CWJ 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 (J393 CWJ) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingres”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
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