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1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J406 DYA

J406 DYA

1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 02/01/1992. Recorded mileage 116,917 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 24/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1992
Engine
2495cc

J406 DYA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/06/2025
  • 116,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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J406 DYA Mileage History

  1. 02/02/2023114,868 mi
  2. 01/02/2024116,787 mi+1,919 mi
  3. 02/02/2024116,805 mi+18 mi
  4. 13/06/2025116,911 mi+106 mi
  5. 25/06/2025116,917 mi+6 mi

Average of roughly 856 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

J406 DYA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 1992 Land Rover Defender (J406 DYA) between February 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 25 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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