1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K266 STT
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 139,278 miles. MOT valid until 08 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,278 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K266 STT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/03/2026
- 139,278 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K266 STT 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 (K266 STT) between September 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 09 March 2026 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 (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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: “Central Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension ball joint on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (a))”.
K266 STT Mileage History
- 30/09/2022135,502 mi
- 30/09/2022135,502 mi
- 12/12/2024139,278 mi+3,776 mi
- 28/02/2026139,278 mi
- 09/03/2026139,278 mi
Average of roughly 1,098 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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