1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K565 FKS
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 1992. Recorded mileage 118,056 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 118,056 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K565 FKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 118,056 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K565 FKS 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 (K565 FKS) between May 2025 and July 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 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: Suspension (21 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Steering (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
K565 FKS Mileage History
- 01/05/2025116,198 mi
- 26/06/2025116,311 mi+113 mi
- 28/07/2025116,355 mi+44 mi
- 23/07/2026118,050 mi+1,695 mi
- 27/07/2026118,056 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 1,501 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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