1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K281 EAO
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 175,826 miles. MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,826 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K281 EAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2026
- 175,826 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K281 EAO 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 (K281 EAO) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
K281 EAO Mileage History
- 26/07/2023174,407 mi
- 29/07/2024174,872 mi+465 mi
- 27/08/2025175,390 mi+518 mi
- 27/08/2026175,795 mi+405 mi
- 18/09/2026175,826 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 451 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: Below Average
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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