The road tax status for J983 LJL is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for J983 LJL?

The MOT for J983 LJL is valid and due for renewal on or before 19 June 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of J983 LJL?

The recorded mileage for J983 LJL is 273,806 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is J983 LJL ULEZ compliant?

No, J983 LJL does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J983 LJL

J983 LJL

1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1992. Recorded mileage 273,806 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024.

Make & Model: LAND ROVER DEFENDER
Year / Origin: 1992
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 19 Jun 2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 273,806 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1992

Engine

2495cc

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J983 LJL Key Findings

27 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/06/2023
273,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)

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J983 LJL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 31 Oct 2026, 07:46

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27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (J983 LJL) between August 2006 and June 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 21 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 42 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: “Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.

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J983 LJL Mileage History

15/08/2006186,799 mi
29/08/2006186,799 mi
16/08/2007194,552 mi+7,753 mi
31/08/2007913,388 mi+718,836 mi
11/09/2008202,786 mi-710,602 mi
17/09/2008202,786 mi
17/09/2009209,842 mi+7,056 mi
29/09/2009210,105 mi+263 mi
29/09/2010217,010 mi+6,905 mi
02/11/2011224,295 mi+7,285 mi
21/11/2011224,307 mi+12 mi
12/11/2012230,452 mi+6,145 mi
07/11/2013237,043 mi+6,591 mi
08/11/2013237,049 mi+6 mi
18/11/2014245,690 mi+8,641 mi
18/11/2014245,690 mi
02/03/2016254,296 mi+8,606 mi
02/03/2017257,845 mi+3,549 mi
12/03/2018261,028 mi+3,183 mi
25/02/2019264,038 mi+3,010 mi
05/03/2020267,362 mi+3,324 mi
02/03/2021270,328 mi+2,966 mi
23/04/2021270,328 mi
26/04/2022272,498 mi+2,170 mi
09/06/2022272,498 mi
04/05/2023273,805 mi+1,307 mi
21/06/2023273,806 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 5,164 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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