1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J834 COO
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 130,002 miles. MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J834 COO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/01/2026
- 130,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J834 COO 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 (J834 COO) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 January 2026 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), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))”.
J834 COO Mileage History
- 17/01/2023130,005 mi
- 22/01/2025130,009 mi+4 mi
- 27/01/2025130,009 mi
- 22/01/2026130,002 mi-7 mi
- 31/01/2026130,002 mi
Average of roughly -1 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: 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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