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KEP 831

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests39 (21 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

221,977 mi
Last recorded221,977 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEP 831
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 18 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 221,977 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage nearside lower of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 219,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs, inner faces slightly corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 219,154 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs, inner faces slightly corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 216,492 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 213,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 213,692 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 211,347 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 211,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 209,280 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 209,280 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 206,480 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 206,480 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 203,667 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 203,667 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 200,177 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 200,177 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken (1.3.2e)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 196,445 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 196,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 192,449 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 192,449 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint propshaft (2.4.G.4b)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 187,194 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 187,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 182,076 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 182,076 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 176,626 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 176,626 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 170,555 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 170,555 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 164,007 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 164,007 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2009 158,238 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 158,238 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 152,381 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 152,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 146,210 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 146,210 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 138,905 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 131,402 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 131,402 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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KEP 831 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 KEP 831, 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 KEP 831 registered?

KEP 831 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 December 1993.

Is KEP 831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEP 831 shows 39 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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