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K525 LSB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

32,328 mi
Last recorded32,328 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK525 LSB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 32,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 32,315 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 32,204 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 32,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 32,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 31,744 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 31,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 30,613 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 29,800 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 29,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases full system (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 29,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 29,234 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 28,171 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 27,535 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 26,640 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 25,342 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 23,635 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 21,872 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2008 20,400 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 20,371 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 19,453 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 19,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 18,247 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 18,208 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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 LSB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LSB, 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.

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What year was K525 LSB registered?

K525 LSB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1993.

Is K525 LSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K525 LSB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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