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K162 LNS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,796 mi
Last recorded89,796 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK162 LNS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 89,796 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 84,180 miles

Offside Front wheel damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2024 84,180 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front wheel damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2023 78,096 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 78,094 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 72,462 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 72,435 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail outer drive shaft seal leaking fluid on to disc (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 66,518 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 63,617 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear hub seal damp

Pass 6 Apr 2019 59,364 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 51,787 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,424 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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K162 LNS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K162 LNS, 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 K162 LNS registered?

K162 LNS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is K162 LNS safe to buy?

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