1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J90 FWA
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/06/1992. Recorded mileage 116,384 miles. MOT valid until 09/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 116,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 2495cc
J90 FWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/11/2025
- 116,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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J90 FWA Mileage History
- 25/10/2023111,205 mi
- 04/11/2024113,458 mi+2,253 mi
- 04/11/2024113,458 mi
- 03/11/2025116,384 mi+2,926 mi
- 10/11/2025116,384 mi
Average of roughly 2,531 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
J90 FWA 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 (J90 FWA) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 November 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 (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play IN DROP ARM. (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Steering box drop arm likely to become detached INSECURE. (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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