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K151 FSH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

18,091 mi
Last recorded18,091 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 FSH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 18,091 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 17,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 17,785 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti-roll bar axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 15,465 miles

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2023 15,464 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-Frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 12,038 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 7,515 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 7,220 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 5,537 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 5,537 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing housing insecure transfer box (6.1.7 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 169 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 94,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,078 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,611 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 78,412 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 78,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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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K151 FSH is a 1993 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 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 K151 FSH, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K151 FSH registered?

K151 FSH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K151 FSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K151 FSH shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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