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K829 CEH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

227,428 mi
Last recorded227,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK829 CEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 227,428 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 226,906 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 225,821 miles

Corrosion on bulk head area

Fail 13 Dec 2016 225,813 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 224,875 miles

Rear tyres perrished

Pass 23 Jan 2015 223,846 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 223,838 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 221,939 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber mounting (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 219,723 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 217,648 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 217,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 214,174 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 209,677 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 206,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 204,822 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 202,767 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 202,610 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Front Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

excessive play in transfer propshaft

wipers not parking correctly

Pass 15 Feb 2006 195,041 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 195,041 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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K829 CEH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K829 CEH, 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 K829 CEH registered?

K829 CEH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K829 CEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K829 CEH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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