1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J756 CHV
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 1992. Recorded mileage 207,166 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 207,166 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J756 CHV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/09/2025
- 207,166 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J756 CHV 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 (J756 CHV) between March 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Offside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))”.
J756 CHV Mileage History
- 13/03/2023202,393 mi
- 24/03/2024204,051 mi+1,658 mi
- 24/03/2024204,051 mi
- 16/06/2025207,155 mi+3,104 mi
- 27/09/2025207,166 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 1,877 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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