1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K178 DHP
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 163,255 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 163,255 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K178 DHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 163,255 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K178 DHP 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 (K178 DHP) between October 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))”.
K178 DHP Mileage History
- 07/10/2022161,075 mi
- 14/10/2022161,102 mi+27 mi
- 24/10/2023162,115 mi+1,013 mi
- 30/10/2024162,641 mi+526 mi
- 26/11/2025163,255 mi+614 mi
Average of roughly 695 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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
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