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J106 SKV

1992 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

215,455 mi
Last recorded215,455 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 SKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 215,455 miles

Doors rusty

Front and rear chassis has surface rust

Pass 15 Dec 2023 214,458 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear diffs have slight oil leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering damper bushes worn

Nearside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper of chassis by crossmember front side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on diff (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 213,218 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop forward uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear differential pinon is worn

corrosion in body work

Fail 20 Dec 2022 213,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop forward uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear differential pinon is worn

corrosion in body work

Pass 20 Dec 2021 213,218 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop , forward uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all doors are in poor conditon

rear diff bearing is worn

Fail 16 Dec 2021 213,218 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop , forward uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all doors are in poor conditon

rear diff bearing is worn

Pass 21 Dec 2020 212,240 miles

rear diff front bearing is worn

slight oil leak from the transfer box

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively forward sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 211,099 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2019 211,099 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering box support bracket (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 206,985 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hand brake efficiency

Fail 10 Dec 2018 206,976 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

hand brake efficiency

Pass 12 Dec 2017 205,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 205,911 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 205,350 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 20,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger in 2 places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking drum assy (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2015 203,407 miles

various oil leaks

excessive play in rear prop shaft UJ

Fail 7 Dec 2015 203,403 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

various oil leaks

excessive play in rear prop shaft UJ

Pass 1 Dec 2014 188,657 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 188,657 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 186,834 miles

N/S OF BULKHEAD RUSTY

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Fail 15 Nov 2013 186,811 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

N/S OF BULKHEAD RUSTY

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

REAR DIFF LEAKING

Pass 4 Dec 2006 170,464 miles

Both front floor to inner sill cover panels corroded

Clutch pedal rubber split

Long brake pedal travel

Nearside chassis at rear corroded

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly?

Nesarside bonnet securing strap missing

Offside front driver hub leaking oil

Pass 6 Dec 2005 148,113 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 147,937 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside rear door wont open from outside.

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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J106 SKV is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J106 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.

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J106 SKV is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1992.

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