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K858 MST

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

186,301 mi
Last recorded186,301 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK858 MST
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 186,301 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 185,692 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 185,064 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 183,195 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 178,534 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 173,671 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 170,284 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 167,232 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 164,063 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush front bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 160,050 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 157,709 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 155,054 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 152,900 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 150,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front wipers split but still clearing screen

Pass 12 Oct 2011 146,118 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 143,030 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 141,091 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 141,086 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 140,490 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2007 139,488 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 138,091 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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K858 MST is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K858 MST, 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 K858 MST?

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What year was K858 MST registered?

K858 MST is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1993.

Is K858 MST safe to buy?

The MOT history for K858 MST shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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