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K834 LST

1993 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,011 mi
Last recorded159,011 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK834 LST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 159,011 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 157,463 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 157,446 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2017 154,334 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 152,731 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 151,956 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 151,092 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 149,920 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 148,284 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 147,024 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 145,615 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 143,905 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 141,382 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 136,698 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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K834 LST is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K834 LST, 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 K834 LST?

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What year was K834 LST registered?

K834 LST is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 January 1993.

Is K834 LST safe to buy?

The MOT history for K834 LST shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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