1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J412 EPN
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 27 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 189,688 miles. MOT valid until 25 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 189,688 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
J412 EPN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/05/2026
- 189,688 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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J412 EPN Mileage History
- 21/03/2024189,340 mi
- 28/03/2025189,571 mi+231 mi
- 07/04/2025189,592 mi+21 mi
- 15/05/2026189,671 mi+79 mi
- 27/05/2026189,688 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 159 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J412 EPN 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 1991 Land Rover Defender (J412 EPN) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 May 2026 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: Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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