1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J55 TAD
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25/03/1992. Recorded mileage 18,653 miles. MOT valid until 13/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 18,653 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 2495cc
J55 TAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 18,653 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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J55 TAD Mileage History
- 31/05/202317,177 mi
- 30/07/202417,329 mi+152 mi
- 05/08/202417,329 mi
- 15/08/202518,483 mi+1,154 mi
- 28/07/202618,653 mi+170 mi
Average of roughly 467 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J55 TAD 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 (J55 TAD) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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