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K159 HEG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,380 mi
Last recorded114,380 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 HEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 114,380 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 113,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 113,009 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 112,167 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 111,143 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 110,499 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 109,033 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 26 May 2018 105,678 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 100,240 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 97,543 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 97,543 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 94,428 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 91,254 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 89,014 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 89,013 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2012 87,241 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 85,816 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 84,849 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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K159 HEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K159 HEG, 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 K159 HEG registered?

K159 HEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K159 HEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K159 HEG shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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