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1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J412 JEJ

J412 JEJ

1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 200,000 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026. Taxed until 01/02/2027.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1991
MOT Status
Valid until 15/10/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/02/2027)
Recorded Mileage
200,000 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15/10/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/02/2027
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1991
Engine
2495cc

J412 JEJ Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
  • 200,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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J412 JEJ Mileage History

  1. 27/09/2023200,000 mi
  2. 25/09/2024200,000 mi
  3. 01/10/2024200,100 mi+100 mi
  4. 26/09/2025200,000 mi-100 mi
  5. 17/10/2025200,000 mi

Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

J412 JEJ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Aug 2026, 15:07
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 1991 Land Rover Defender (J412 JEJ) between September 2023 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 October 2025 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: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (7 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 17 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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