1992 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Diesel · K636 AVT
1992 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11 Sept 1992. Recorded mileage 121,524 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1992 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,524 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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K636 AVT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 09/10/2024
- 121,524 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
K636 AVT MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1992 Land Rover Defender (K636 AVT) between September 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (18 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 78 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 Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis at steering damper mount (2.”; “Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis 30 cm of steering box mount (2”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”.
K636 AVT Mileage History
- 30/09/2022119,522 mi
- 30/09/2022119,522 mi
- 29/09/2023120,694 mi+1,172 mi
- 06/10/2023120,696 mi+2 mi
- 09/10/2024121,524 mi+828 mi
Average of roughly 988 miles per year across 5 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: Poor
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- Chassis and Bulkhead CorrosionSerious
The steel chassis and bulkhead rot from the inside out, often hidden by underseal or carpet.
- Oil Leaks from Gaskets and SealsModerate
Worn valve cover gaskets, oil pan gaskets, and crankshaft seals cause persistent oil leaks. The rear main seal is particularly prone on later Puma models.
- Electrical Gremlins and Wiring DeteriorationModerate
Corroded bulkhead earthing points and deteriorating wiring harnesses cause intermittent electrical faults including flickering lights, false warnings, and central locking failures.
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