Official DVLA Record

1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · 1312 HM

1312 HM

1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1992. Recorded mileage 150,153 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin
1992
MOT Status
Valid until 06/11/2023
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
150,153 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/11/2023
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1992
Engine
2495cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Land Rover Defender passed its most recent MOT on 7 November 2022 at 150,153 miles with no defects recorded, confirming roadworthy status at that time. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the single failure on 17 October 2022 at 150,152 miles showing no recorded defects, indicating the test was likely rejected for administrative or unlogged reasons rather than mechanical fault. No worsening or recurring mechanical issues appear across the supplied record. At roughly 34 years old, the vehicle shows 150,153 miles, equating to about 4,416 miles per year, which is low for a working 1992 Defender. The gap between the two 2022 tests covers only one mile, and no earlier history is supplied. Such sparse data and low annual use suggest long periods of standing or light running, which on a steel-framed Land Rover raises the risk of corrosion and perished rubber components rather than drivetrain fatigue. A buyer should physically inspect the chassis, bulkhead, and outriggers for structural rust, as standing vehicles of this age commonly suffer hidden frame corrosion not captured in a clean MOT. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers warrant hands-on checks for binding or cracking after prolonged inactivity. Given the passed test recorded no advisories, no immediate mechanical intervention is flagged. Verify the absence of prior unrecorded failures and commission an independent underside inspection before purchase, as MOT cleanliness on a low-mileage classic does not guarantee freedom from age-related degradation.

1312 HM Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2022
  • 150,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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1312 HM Mileage History

  1. 17/10/2022150,152 mi
  2. 07/11/2022150,153 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 17 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

1312 HM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 30 Aug 2026, 18:37
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (1312 HM) between October 2022 and November 2022.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 07 November 2022 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 (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 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: “Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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