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F15 LKS

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,275 mi
Last recorded97,275 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF15 LKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,275 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 96,924 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 96,506 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 95,227 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 May 2023 95,227 miles

Central Front Towbar component defective tow bar locking latch (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 93,634 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central lower chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 93,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central lower chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 90,034 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 87,895 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 87,314 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 84,939 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

gearbox oil leaks

slight play in ns and osf wheel bearings

slight play nsr wheel bearing

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,857 miles

engine oil leaks

exhaust system corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 74,988 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 63,075 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion around various body mountings

Fail 22 Jun 2012 63,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

corrosion around various body mountings

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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F15 LKS is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F15 LKS, 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 F15 LKS registered?

F15 LKS is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1992.

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