1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K835 VFC
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 1992. Recorded mileage 194,152 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,152 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K835 VFC Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2023
- 194,152 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K835 VFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (K835 VFC) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
K835 VFC Mileage History
- 07/06/2022192,065 mi
- 14/07/2023194,152 mi+2,087 mi
Average of roughly 1,896 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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