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K782 SRH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,919 mi
Last recorded160,919 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK782 SRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 160,919 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 157,425 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 102,094 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 102,094 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slight crack †

general chassis corrosion

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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K782 SRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K782 SRH, 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 K782 SRH registered?

K782 SRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K782 SRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K782 SRH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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