1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K262 DHP
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 223,282 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 223,282 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
K262 DHP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 223,282 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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K262 DHP Mileage History
- 08/12/2022218,012 mi
- 24/11/2023222,428 mi+4,416 mi
- 30/11/2023222,442 mi+14 mi
- 07/10/2025223,872 mi+1,430 mi
- 13/10/2025223,282 mi-590 mi
Average of roughly 1,851 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
K262 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 (K262 DHP) between December 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 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: Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play in joint inside front axle (equivalent to”; “Windscreen washer not working Switch broken (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
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