1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J257 LFR
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 1992. Recorded mileage 128,570 miles. MOT expired on 04 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,570 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J257 LFR Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/07/2024
- 128,570 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J257 LFR MOT History
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 (J257 LFR) between March 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
J257 LFR Mileage History
- 09/03/2022128,500 mi
- 05/07/2024128,570 mi+70 mi
Average of roughly 30 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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