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K833 WJU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

305,460 mi
Last recorded305,460 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK833 WJU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 305,460 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 305,441 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 304,607 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 303,569 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 302,127 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2016 298,383 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 293,992 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 289,588 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 289,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 284,497 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 278,189 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 278,183 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 275,669 miles

Oil leak

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

time of test car was wet

Pass 23 Jun 2010 270,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

leak on n/s f swivel seal

o/s/r axle bump stop deteriorated

slight play rear axle centre top ball joint

Fail 23 Jun 2010 270,607 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

leak on n/s f swivel seal

o/s/r axle bump stop deteriorated

slight play rear axle centre top ball joint

Pass 25 Jun 2009 265,580 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2009 265,576 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2008 260,763 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 260,758 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 255,845 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 250,852 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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K833 WJU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K833 WJU, 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 K833 WJU registered?

K833 WJU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is K833 WJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K833 WJU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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