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DCK 42B

1992 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

15,198 mi
Last recorded15,198 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDCK 42B
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 15,198 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 13,629 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 11,479 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 9,687 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 8,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 6,827 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 6,739 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 6,632 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 6,531 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 6,310 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 6,260 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 4,450 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 138,428 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear window broken, not safety glass

Pass 24 Feb 2007 135,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak at rear of gearbox and over back plate of handbrake drum

Pass 10 Feb 2006 129,600 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 129,600 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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DCK 42B is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DCK 42B, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DCK 42B registered?

DCK 42B is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1992.

Is DCK 42B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DCK 42B shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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