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K856 RVL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,220 mi
Last recorded64,220 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK856 RVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

drivers seat base worn

front no plate slightly damaged

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,421 miles

50mm play at steering wheel

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front & rear number plates getting stained

n/s mirror cracked

slight play n/s king pin

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate slightlt deteriated

n/s mirror glass cracked in bottom l/h corner

slight play in front axle torsion bar front bushes. (both bars)

steering damper o/s bush got slight play

Fail 13 Mar 2006 40,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 40,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 RVL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K856 RVL registered?

K856 RVL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1993.

Is K856 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K856 RVL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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