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F18 DEF

1992 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,317 mi
Last recorded156,317 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 DEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 156,317 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 156,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 155,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2011 153,902 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 27 May 2011 153,866 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2010 142,998 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 142,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 132,608 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 132,608 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 127,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2008 127,488 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 122,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 122,150 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 116,754 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 116,754 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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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F18 DEF is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F18 DEF, 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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F18 DEF is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1992.

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