CarVerify

Free Car Check

J101 SKV

1992 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

236,087 mi
Last recorded236,087 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ101 SKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 236,087 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Play in trasnfer box output shaft

Pass 6 Feb 2018 222,745 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Feb 2017 208,639 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Feb 2017 208,639 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Feb 2016 195,368 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2015 185,434 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 185,434 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 178,738 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 169,677 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 169,677 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 157,239 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 157,239 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 146,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2011 146,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2010 133,727 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 124,842 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 113,970 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2006 113,449 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 113,449 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

J101 SKV is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 J101 SKV, 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

How do I check the history of J101 SKV?

You can check the full history of J101 SKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was J101 SKV registered?

J101 SKV is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1992.

Is J101 SKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J101 SKV shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does J101 SKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on J101 SKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.