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K520 SBR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

194,496 mi
Last recorded194,496 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK520 SBR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 194,496 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 194,498 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 194,498 miles

Front tyres and nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 16 May 2016 194,498 miles

nearside front brake pipes rusting

nearside rear and front tyres cracked

slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Apr 2015 168,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front footwells rusting

front tyres and nearside rear tyres cracked

rear crossmember rusting

Pass 29 Nov 2013 168,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2013 168,345 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2012 67,398 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 166,462 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 166,136 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 164,756 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 164,142 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 163,085 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 159,917 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 SBR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K520 SBR, 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 SBR registered?

K520 SBR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1993.

Is K520 SBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K520 SBR shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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