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K152 FVC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

221,126 mi
Last recorded221,126 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK152 FVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 221,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most forward point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting forward mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most forward point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sections ,nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside floor bulkhead corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2021 219,621 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most forward section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor/footwell/bulkhead corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 219,609 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering upper spring housing attachment (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most forward section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor/footwell/bulkhead corroded and holed

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear,at joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced most forward section (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 218,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front lower floor/bulkhead corroded

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

Fail 20 Nov 2020 218,280 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rearmost silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting to chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mounting to chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attached to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front lower floor/bulkhead corroded

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 217,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front bulkhead/footwell corroded and holed

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward most section/bumper attachment area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 217,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front bulkhead/footwell corroded and holed

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced forward most section/bumper attachment area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 215,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front footwell/lower bulkhead corroded and holed

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front sections of both chassis rails slightly holed

Pass 7 Dec 2017 213,632 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower bulkhead/footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded attached to chassis leg [engine compartment] (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 213,612 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured chassis leg,at outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion lower bulkhead/footwell (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded attached to chassis leg [engine compartment] (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 209,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front has hole due to corrosion

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 201,191 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 192,732 miles

Exhaust rubber cracking up ;N/S/F headlamp loose;N/S/F out rigger as slight corrosion

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 182,629 miles

Hand brake warning light not working ; N/S/F headlight slight insecure

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 168,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 155,616 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2011 145,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 145,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 137,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2010 137,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 134,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 134,355 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 131,298 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 125,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 125,715 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 117,410 miles

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 FVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FVC, 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 K152 FVC registered?

K152 FVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K152 FVC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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