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L246 KJV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,208 mi
Last recorded153,208 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 KJV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2025 153,208 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 152,448 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 150,952 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 149,413 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 145,148 miles

steering box leak

Pass 10 Nov 2020 142,045 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 137,788 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 133,889 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 130,028 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 125,223 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 122,352 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 115,156 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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L246 KJV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L246 KJV, 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 L246 KJV?

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What year was L246 KJV registered?

L246 KJV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L246 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L246 KJV shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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