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K832 FEV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,263 mi
Last recorded166,263 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK832 FEV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 166,263 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 166,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both chassis rails showing loose flakey corrosion...in poor condition.

light corrosion evident throughout underside

Fail 24 Nov 2017 166,154 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail at centre crossmember (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both chassis rails showing loose flakey corrosion...in poor condition.

light corrosion evident throughout underside

Pass 20 Dec 2016 164,694 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)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 15 Dec 2015 159,856 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 159,856 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 155,431 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 148,757 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 148,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in o/s front hub

various oil leaks

Fail 24 Jul 2013 148,251 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front swivel ball joint leaking oil

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jul 2012 137,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2011 129,662 miles

nearside front arm to axle bolt loose as marked

offside rear trailing armto axle bush worn replacement advised

Pass 19 Jul 2010 122,324 miles

play in nearside front hub

wear in offside rear trailing arm bush

Pass 27 Jul 2009 117,586 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 117,586 miles

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

exhaust middle joint corroded and blowing

offside rear trailing arm bush worn

Pass 4 Jul 2008 112,960 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 112,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside and nearside front meatal brake pipes rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2007 107,435 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 99,264 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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K832 FEV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 K832 FEV, 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 K832 FEV registered?

K832 FEV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K832 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K832 FEV 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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