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K839 CEH

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,096 mi
Last recorded140,096 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK839 CEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2012 140,096 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 131,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2010 125,973 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 120,662 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBERS BUSHES ARE WORN SLIGHTLY

Pass 3 Mar 2008 110,999 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2008 110,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside swivel joint seal leaking

Pass 20 Feb 2007 104,105 miles

front n/s swivel joint leaking

front n/s track rod end boot split

play in the rear wheel bearings

wear in the sector shaft / drop arm connection

Pass 20 Feb 2006 97,408 miles

advisories as per failure

Fail 8 Feb 2006 97,270 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front swivel joints leaking

slight play in the rear n/s wheel bearing

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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K839 CEH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K839 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K839 CEH registered?

K839 CEH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 1993.

Is K839 CEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K839 CEH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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