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K853 RJR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

29,783 mi
Last recorded29,783 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 RJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 29,783 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 29,362 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 29,361 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin little low (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 86,774 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 86,774 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Centre Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Pass 10 May 2006 81,550 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 81,550 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K853 RJR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K853 RJR, 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 K853 RJR registered?

K853 RJR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1993.

Is K853 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K853 RJR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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