1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J353 OKL
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 23 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 124,794 miles. MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J353 OKL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 124,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J353 OKL Mileage History
- 09/01/2023116,546 mi
- 24/01/2024119,492 mi+2,946 mi
- 29/01/2024119,517 mi+25 mi
- 31/03/2025122,506 mi+2,989 mi
- 01/04/2026124,794 mi+2,288 mi
Average of roughly 2,557 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J353 OKL 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 1992 Land Rover Defender (J353 OKL) between January 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 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 (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))”.
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