1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K248 FWW
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 166,887 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K248 FWW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2023
- 166,887 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K248 FWW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (K248 FWW) between December 2021 and May 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 May 2023 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: Suspension (9 issues), Steering (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near b”; “Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near ”; “Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3 area”.
K248 FWW Mileage History
- 10/12/2021166,420 mi
- 14/12/2021166,420 mi
- 03/05/2023166,886 mi+466 mi
- 31/05/2023166,887 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 318 miles per year across 4 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: 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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