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K520 JWC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

185,934 mi
Last recorded185,934 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 JWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 185,934 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 185,713 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 182,482 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 177,735 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 172,872 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 167,016 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 157,426 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 151,939 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 146,761 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2013 141,676 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 141,661 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 136,374 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

spare wheel on bonnet obstructing view off the road

Pass 2 Nov 2011 131,093 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 126,309 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2009 120,621 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 112,032 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 104,041 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 95,760 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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K520 JWC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K520 JWC, 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 K520 JWC registered?

K520 JWC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K520 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K520 JWC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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