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535 DOT

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,863 mi
Last recorded71,863 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration535 DOT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 71,863 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 69,870 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 69,861 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2022 69,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated 30 cm of body mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front damage to body sill near body mount

Offside Front floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body and suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2020 69,819 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 69,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 67,647 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 67,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cuts in offside rear tyre

general surface corrosion to under body of vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2006 67,633 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Area around and below rear brake wheel cylinders damp, possibly leaking

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Excessive engine oil leaks

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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535 DOT is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 535 DOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 535 DOT registered?

535 DOT is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is 535 DOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for 535 DOT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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