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K152 FRM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,724 mi
Last recorded151,724 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK152 FRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 151,724 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 151,691 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 149,531 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 145,319 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2022 140,274 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 134,439 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 131,528 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 130,147 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 121,930 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 121,911 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 110,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 112,321 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 102,276 miles

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

rear crossmember showing signs of corrosion (where towball is ftd.)

Fail 15 Oct 2007 101,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

REAR CROSS MEMBER SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION (where towbar is fitted.)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 91,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K152 FRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K152 FRM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K152 FRM registered?

K152 FRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1993.

Is K152 FRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K152 FRM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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