1991 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J415 MEA
1991 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1991. Recorded mileage 7,949 miles. MOT valid until 05/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 7,949 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1991
- Engine
- 2495cc
J415 MEA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 7,949 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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J415 MEA Mileage History
- 11/02/2006130,824 mi
- 09/02/2007137,893 mi+7,069 mi
- 12/02/2007137,921 mi+28 mi
- 08/02/2008143,905 mi+5,984 mi
- 14/02/2008143,906 mi+1 mi
- 09/02/2009147,691 mi+3,785 mi
- 08/02/2010150,134 mi+2,443 mi
- 07/02/2011334 mi-149,800 mi
- 13/02/20121,771 mi+1,437 mi
- 12/02/20132,269 mi+498 mi
- 11/02/20142,896 mi+627 mi
- 13/02/20153,432 mi+536 mi
- 09/02/20163,824 mi+392 mi
- 02/02/20174,920 mi+1,096 mi
- 23/01/2018609 mi-4,311 mi
- 04/02/20191,655 mi+1,046 mi
- 16/01/20202,701 mi+1,046 mi
- 10/03/20213,629 mi+928 mi
- 07/04/20224,521 mi+892 mi
- 03/04/20235,250 mi+729 mi
- 18/03/20246,259 mi+1,009 mi
- 19/03/20246,265 mi+6 mi
- 27/03/20256,898 mi+633 mi
- 07/04/20256,910 mi+12 mi
- 31/03/20267,949 mi+1,039 mi
Average of roughly -6,104 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J415 MEA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Land Rover Defender (J415 MEA) between February 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))”.
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