1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K128 DDU
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Nov 1992. Recorded mileage 169,589 miles. MOT expired on 09 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K128 DDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 169,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K128 DDU 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 (K128 DDU) between May 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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 Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Axle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Fuel system component leaking Engine lift pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Adaptor worn (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
K128 DDU Mileage History
- 17/05/2024162,462 mi
- 27/06/2024162,462 mi
- 15/07/2025169,540 mi+7,078 mi
- 11/08/2025169,589 mi+49 mi
- 11/08/2025169,589 mi
Average of roughly 5,770 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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
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