1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J734 BKS
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 172,250 miles. MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J734 BKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/09/2025
- 172,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J734 BKS 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 (J734 BKS) between April 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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: “Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))”.
J734 BKS Mileage History
- 05/04/2023171,791 mi
- 19/04/2023171,795 mi+4 mi
- 15/04/2024172,039 mi+244 mi
- 27/06/2025175,542 mi+3,503 mi
- 17/09/2025172,250 mi-3,292 mi
Average of roughly 187 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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