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K843 CEH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,832 mi
Last recorded183,832 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK843 CEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 183,832 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 182,828 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 182,832 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 177,265 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

split pins missing out of front track rod end

Fail 8 Jul 2019 177,265 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake low fluid light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

split pins missing out of front track rod end

Pass 23 Dec 2014 177,255 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 174,404 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 166,279 miles

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

front brake pipes are corroding.

Fail 20 Dec 2012 166,279 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake pipes are corroding.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 163,709 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 163,709 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 160,823 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 152,640 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 146,755 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 May 2007 146,755 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 139,719 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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K843 CEH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 K843 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.

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What year was K843 CEH registered?

K843 CEH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1993.

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