1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K583 EVC
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Dec 1992. Recorded mileage 86,507 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,507 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K583 EVC Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/03/2026
- 86,507 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K583 EVC 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 (K583 EVC) between April 2022 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
K583 EVC Mileage History
- 11/04/202282,710 mi
- 17/04/202383,356 mi+646 mi
- 18/07/202485,013 mi+1,657 mi
- 21/03/202686,507 mi+1,494 mi
Average of roughly 963 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Land Rover Defender (Classic L316)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
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- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
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- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
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