1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J894 DHM
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 10 Feb 1992. Recorded mileage 172,021 miles. MOT expired on 12 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 172,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J894 DHM Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2025
- 172,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J894 DHM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (J894 DHM) between April 2025 and May 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 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: Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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))”; “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel pin bearings, excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
J894 DHM Mileage History
- 24/04/2025172,014 mi
- 14/05/2025172,021 mi+7 mi
- 14/05/2025172,021 mi
Average of roughly 128 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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