1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J712 GST
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 May 1992. Recorded mileage 101,824 miles. MOT valid until 08 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,824 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J712 GST Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 101,824 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J712 GST 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 (J712 GST) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Central Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))”; “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
J712 GST Mileage History
- 05/07/2023100,636 mi
- 20/06/2024101,148 mi+512 mi
- 03/07/2025101,298 mi+150 mi
- 01/07/2026101,793 mi+495 mi
- 10/08/2026101,824 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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