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K837 LST

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

155,265 mi
Last recorded155,265 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK837 LST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2024 155,265 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rearmost (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 154,092 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 153,554 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 15 Jul 2009 148,664 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 140,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 125,493 miles

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

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

no bump stops fitted at rear

offside front tracktor seal leaking

offside rear chassis corroded and holed not with in a prescribed area

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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K837 LST is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K837 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

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What year was K837 LST registered?

K837 LST is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K837 LST safe to buy?

The MOT history for K837 LST shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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