1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · J198 KFT
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Jan 1992. Recorded mileage 98,685 miles. MOT expired on 19 Dec 2022.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Dec 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 98,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J198 KFT Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2021
- 98,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J198 KFT 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 (J198 KFT) between December 2021 and December 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
J198 KFT Mileage History
- 20/12/202198,685 mi
- 20/12/202198,685 mi
Average of roughly 0 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: Below 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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