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K856 HTO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,728 mi
Last recorded170,728 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK856 HTO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2014 170,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 161,081 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 154,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 154,826 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 148,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 141,454 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 141,379 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 8 Jan 2009 128,378 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 128,378 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 121,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 112,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 102,801 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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K856 HTO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K856 HTO, 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

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What year was K856 HTO registered?

K856 HTO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1993.

Is K856 HTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K856 HTO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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