1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K248 FWW
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/08/1992. Recorded mileage 166,887 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/05/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,887 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 1992
- Engine
- 2495cc
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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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.
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”.
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