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K841 RVL

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

137,859 mi
Last recorded137,859 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK841 RVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 137,859 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2022 135,036 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 131,971 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 124,034 miles

rear propshaft uj worn

Pass 29 Jun 2017 116,493 miles

battery light on

steering box area damp

Pass 21 Jun 2016 106,523 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 106,425 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover split to excess (2.2.C.1c)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement o/s front radius arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control steering wheel securing bolt loose (2.1.1)

Stop lamp not working o/s (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,950 miles

hand brake lever reserve close to limit

Fail 16 Jul 2015 97,950 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

hand brake lever reserve close to limit

Pass 19 Mar 2011 92,161 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 86,373 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 80,257 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2008 73,892 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 68,918 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 63,642 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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K841 RVL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 K841 RVL, 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 K841 RVL registered?

K841 RVL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1993.

Is K841 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K841 RVL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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