1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J415 DYA
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 166,099 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,099 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J415 DYA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2021
- 166,099 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (22 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J415 DYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (J415 DYA) between December 2005 and September 2021.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 16 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (22 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Steering (13 issues), Bodywork (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
J415 DYA Mileage History
- 15/12/2005134,064 mi
- 23/12/2005134,064 mi
- 20/12/2006137,929 mi+3,865 mi
- 03/01/2008142,229 mi+4,300 mi
- 05/01/2008142,235 mi+6 mi
- 09/01/2009147,604 mi+5,369 mi
- 17/12/2009153,341 mi+5,737 mi
- 18/12/2009153,341 mi
- 27/01/2011159,225 mi+5,884 mi
- 01/02/2011159,226 mi+1 mi
- 03/06/2014163,928 mi+4,702 mi
- 09/06/2014163,928 mi
- 02/06/2016165,506 mi+1,578 mi
- 03/06/2016165,506 mi
- 10/06/2017165,600 mi+94 mi
- 16/06/2017165,600 mi
- 02/06/2018165,754 mi+154 mi
- 07/06/2019165,962 mi+208 mi
- 22/08/2020166,012 mi+50 mi
- 25/08/2021166,089 mi+77 mi
- 16/09/2021166,099 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 2,034 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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