1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J588 EYA
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 162,641 miles. MOT expired on 09 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J588 EYA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/09/2026
- 162,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J588 EYA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (J588 EYA) between December 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn nylock nut not fully secured and excessive play in bush (5.3.4”; “Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
J588 EYA Mileage History
- 10/12/2024154,293 mi
- 30/09/2026162,641 mi+8,348 mi
Average of roughly 4,627 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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