1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K498 GYD
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 24 Aug 1992. Recorded mileage 69,937 miles. MOT valid until 29 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,937 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K498 GYD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/05/2026
- 69,937 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K498 GYD 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 (K498 GYD) between May 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded front of rear flexi (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossm”; “Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossme”.
K498 GYD Mileage History
- 17/05/202367,199 mi
- 31/05/202468,700 mi+1,501 mi
- 23/05/202569,340 mi+640 mi
- 29/05/202569,344 mi+4 mi
- 06/05/202669,937 mi+593 mi
Average of roughly 922 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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