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K839 XOG

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,375 mi
Last recorded218,375 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 218,375 miles

slit dampness feul tank

Pass 6 Jan 2016 213,650 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 203,803 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 192,785 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 186,903 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 186,903 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 176,488 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 162,472 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 162,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 146,549 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight leak from steering box Slight wear in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 146,549 miles

Slight leak from steering box Slight wear in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2008 122,783 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 122,762 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 121,404 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2007 121,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 118,594 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 1,185 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

slight play n/s front hub †swivel hubs leaking †front number plate slight damage †gear box and axle leaking

Fail 19 Dec 2005 118,488 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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 XOG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOG, 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 K839 XOG registered?

K839 XOG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K839 XOG shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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