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D1 KEF

1992 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

143,070 mi
Last recorded143,070 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 KEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 143,070 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 143,070 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 141,219 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 141,015 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 140,261 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 139,497 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer rigger/body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal slight leak of oil/grease

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 138,217 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 136,902 miles

Steering damper leaking

Fail 26 Mar 2020 136,888 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Both (1.1.13 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering damper leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2019 135,247 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 134,303 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 132,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 132,254 miles

Brake pipes corroding

Corrosion to body not considered criteria

Pass 19 Feb 2014 130,471 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 128,324 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 128,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front brake pipes to flex hoses rusted

offside rear hub seal leaking

rear bumper rusted and hoiled

rear chassis rusted and holed by rear bumper

Pass 12 Jul 2011 126,975 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 126,975 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all underbody and suspension componants rusty

brake pedal rubber worn

brake pipe tp nearside front flex hose rusty

nearside rear top shock bush worn

offside front seat belt frayed

Pass 14 May 2010 126,475 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 126,475 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 124,081 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 124,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2008 123,760 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear and o/s rear static pipe on axle corroded

rear cross member corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2008 123,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front to rear and o/s rear static pipe on axle corroded

rear cross member corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2006 122,419 miles

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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D1 KEF is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D1 KEF, 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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D1 KEF is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 1992.

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