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K850 EVC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

125,037 mi
Last recorded125,037 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK850 EVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2022 125,037 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 124,823 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 119,199 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 114,579 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 111,897 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 138,367 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 108,664 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 106,361 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 103,864 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 101,927 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 100,042 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 97,851 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 95,381 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 92,166 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 88,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 84,799 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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K850 EVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 K850 EVC, 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

How do I check the history of K850 EVC?

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What year was K850 EVC registered?

K850 EVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1993.

Is K850 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K850 EVC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K850 EVC have outstanding finance?

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