1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J420 DUG
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 May 1992. Recorded mileage 114,628 miles. MOT expired on 26 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,628 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J420 DUG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 114,628 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J420 DUG 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 (J420 DUG) between August 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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: Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X MEM”; “Fuel system component leaking pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
J420 DUG Mileage History
- 15/08/2022114,323 mi
- 27/10/2022114,323 mi
- 16/10/2023114,440 mi+117 mi
- 21/10/2024114,527 mi+87 mi
- 20/10/2025114,628 mi+101 mi
Average of roughly 96 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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