1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J583 LCV
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 03/03/1992. Recorded mileage 67,096 miles. MOT valid until 07/09/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,096 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 2496cc
J583 LCV Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 67,096 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (38 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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J583 LCV Mileage History
- 20/09/2005100,009 mi
- 20/09/2005100,009 mi
- 18/09/20067,688 mi-92,321 mi
- 26/10/200712,972 mi+5,284 mi
- 28/10/200817,504 mi+4,532 mi
- 20/02/201022,708 mi+5,204 mi
- 05/02/201126,035 mi+3,327 mi
- 12/02/201126,035 mi
- 08/11/201128,603 mi+2,568 mi
- 31/10/201230,078 mi+1,475 mi
- 05/11/201332,262 mi+2,184 mi
- 05/11/201332,262 mi
- 10/11/201434,688 mi+2,426 mi
- 12/11/201434,688 mi
- 11/11/201538,446 mi+3,758 mi
- 21/11/201640,999 mi+2,553 mi
- 10/11/201743,892 mi+2,893 mi
- 10/11/201743,892 mi
- 16/11/201847,847 mi+3,955 mi
- 20/11/201952,105 mi+4,258 mi
- 20/11/202054,332 mi+2,227 mi
- 03/12/202054,338 mi+6 mi
- 08/12/202158,425 mi+4,087 mi
- 08/12/202158,425 mi
- 21/11/202258,119 mi-306 mi
- 21/11/202258,119 mi
- 30/11/202360,162 mi+2,043 mi
- 07/12/202360,163 mi+1 mi
- 10/12/202463,492 mi+3,329 mi
- 19/12/202463,492 mi
- 01/09/202564,535 mi+1,043 mi
- 09/09/202667,096 mi+2,561 mi
Average of roughly -1,570 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
J583 LCV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (J583 LCV) between September 2005 and September 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (38 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 43 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossm”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ( out”; “Fuel pipe leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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