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K883 HWG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,664 mi
Last recorded46,664 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK883 HWG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 46,664 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 46,664 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Sep 2009 45,597 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 43,965 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

alt light on

both front swivle seals leaking

front no plate cracked

Fail 9 Oct 2008 43,964 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

alt light on

both front swivle seals leaking

front no plate cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2007 43,298 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 43,298 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Dec 2005 43,288 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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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K883 HWG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K883 HWG, 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 K883 HWG registered?

K883 HWG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K883 HWG safe to buy?

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