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K803 EEP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

272,377 mi
Last recorded272,377 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK803 EEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2026 272,377 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 270,619 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 261,912 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 252,166 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 247,464 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 239,402 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 223,567 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 208,743 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 184,530 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 159,098 miles

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2016 142,546 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

steering rack lower uj slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2015 136,478 miles

slight smoke from exhaust

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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K803 EEP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K803 EEP, 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

How do I check the history of K803 EEP?

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What year was K803 EEP registered?

K803 EEP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K803 EEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K803 EEP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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