1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J671 FMB
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Mar 1992. Recorded mileage 87,600 miles. MOT valid until 29 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,600 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J671 FMB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 87,600 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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J671 FMB 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 (J671 FMB) between October 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 2 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: “Horn not working (7.7 (a))”.
J671 FMB Mileage History
- 17/10/202279,848 mi
- 04/10/202381,369 mi+1,521 mi
- 06/10/202381,374 mi+5 mi
- 11/10/202484,890 mi+3,516 mi
- 30/12/202587,600 mi+2,710 mi
Average of roughly 2,421 miles per year across 5 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: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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