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D4 JPG

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 JPG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 98,177 miles

corrosion on bulkhead

Fail 27 Apr 2026 98,177 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

alternator belt loose

corrosion on bulkhead

Pass 1 May 2025 97,718 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 97,522 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 97,522 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 97,138 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 96,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 96,694 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D4 JPG is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D4 JPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D4 JPG registered?

D4 JPG is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1992.

Is D4 JPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D4 JPG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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