1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K318 CHB
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1992. Recorded mileage 67,202 miles. MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Nov 2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,202 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K318 CHB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2024
- 67,202 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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K318 CHB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (K318 CHB) between October 2022 and November 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 18 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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.
K318 CHB Mileage History
- 11/10/202266,543 mi
- 18/11/202366,837 mi+294 mi
- 14/11/202467,202 mi+365 mi
Average of roughly 315 miles per year across 3 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: Average
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