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K552 JVW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,835 mi
Last recorded159,835 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK552 JVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 159,835 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 159,835 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 159,761 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users passed emissions (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside washer poor

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

Offside Front axle/bearing seal weeping

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 159,489 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 159,368 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 158,819 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 158,008 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 158,003 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached front nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Seat belt buckle missing all rear (7.1.2 (d))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 157,480 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff nose leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 156,986 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 155,821 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 155,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 154,069 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

varoius oil leaks

Pass 6 Nov 2013 151,349 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 147,568 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 142,860 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 139,344 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 134,132 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 130,040 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 129,998 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2007 126,024 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 125,998 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 Nov 2006 121,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 121,449 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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K552 JVW 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 79.2%.

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 K552 JVW, 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 K552 JVW registered?

K552 JVW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K552 JVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K552 JVW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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