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K525 BMJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,768 mi
Last recorded60,768 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK525 BMJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 60,768 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 60,756 miles

Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 60,168 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 59,862 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 59,291 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 59,063 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 57,923 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 57,505 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 57,031 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 56,656 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 55,014 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 56,001 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)

brake pedal spongey

Pass 23 May 2016 55,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 53,576 miles

brakes tested by tapley

Pass 7 May 2014 53,228 miles

brakes tested by tapley

slight weep on osr back plate

Pass 1 May 2013 52,789 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

chip in n/s/f windscreen

n/s/r tyre damaged on sidewall close to excess

Pass 2 May 2012 52,159 miles

brakes tested by tapley

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall slightly damaged

slight play in top steering column

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,794 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

front and rear suspension componts corroding

osr brake drum damp

slight play in steering column

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,024 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 499,733 miles

brakes tested by tapley meter

nsr tyre worn on side wall

slight play in rear wheel bearings

whole under side of vehicle covered in mub close to excess

Pass 25 Apr 2008 48,636 miles

play in nsf track rod end close to excess

slight play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 3 May 2007 46,928 miles

long hand brake traval

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 9 May 2006 45,306 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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K525 BMJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 K525 BMJ, 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 K525 BMJ registered?

K525 BMJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K525 BMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K525 BMJ 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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