1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J671 CUM
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 1992. Recorded mileage 131,226 miles. MOT valid until 14 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J671 CUM Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 131,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J671 CUM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (J671 CUM) between April 2006 and March 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn, pitted scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a)”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn, pitted scored and corroded. (1.1.14 (a”.
J671 CUM Mileage History
- 25/04/200693,026 mi
- 30/03/200797,357 mi+4,331 mi
- 06/02/2008101,246 mi+3,889 mi
- 07/02/2008101,246 mi
- 30/01/2009105,549 mi+4,303 mi
- 06/02/2009105,589 mi+40 mi
- 03/02/2010110,149 mi+4,560 mi
- 22/02/2011113,929 mi+3,780 mi
- 15/02/2012115,693 mi+1,764 mi
- 19/02/2013117,633 mi+1,940 mi
- 03/02/2014119,700 mi+2,067 mi
- 03/02/2014119,700 mi
- 24/02/2015121,428 mi+1,728 mi
- 08/02/2016122,507 mi+1,079 mi
- 09/02/2016122,507 mi
- 20/02/2017123,212 mi+705 mi
- 21/02/2018124,312 mi+1,100 mi
- 03/03/2018124,363 mi+51 mi
- 22/02/2019125,828 mi+1,465 mi
- 27/02/2019125,837 mi+9 mi
- 06/03/2020127,189 mi+1,352 mi
- 08/03/2021128,122 mi+933 mi
- 15/03/2022128,907 mi+785 mi
- 01/03/2023129,626 mi+719 mi
- 15/03/2023129,671 mi+45 mi
- 11/03/2024130,052 mi+381 mi
- 10/03/2025130,658 mi+606 mi
- 10/03/2026131,226 mi+568 mi
Average of roughly 1,922 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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