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K15 SXL

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

228,345 mi
Last recorded228,345 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 SXL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 228,345 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 226,444 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 224,890 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 222,580 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 217,584 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 214,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 212,167 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 212,123 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 209,079 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 5,581 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2016 1,003 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 200,002 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 200,011 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 200,009 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 199,997 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 196,641 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,766 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 189,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 189,460 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 181,988 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 173,002 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 164,905 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 156,349 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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K15 SXL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K15 SXL, 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

How do I check the history of K15 SXL?

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What year was K15 SXL registered?

K15 SXL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K15 SXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 SXL shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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