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K824 WPR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

139,975 mi
Last recorded139,975 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK824 WPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 139,975 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint on top of the diff has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 139,947 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint on top of the diff has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 135,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2025 135,601 miles

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2024 131,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 May 2024 131,340 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 123,481 miles

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

Front both front outer axle seals damp

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 121,649 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2017 121,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2015 118,898 miles

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

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

Oil leak

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,999 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2013 109,889 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 109,889 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 102,614 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 102,614 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 96,101 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 93,055 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 93,055 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2009 86,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 75,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,902 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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K824 WPR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K824 WPR, 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 K824 WPR registered?

K824 WPR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K824 WPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K824 WPR shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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