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L821 KFS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,231 mi
Last recorded149,231 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL821 KFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 149,231 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 144,309 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 137,659 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 130,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 128,715 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

General corrosion to chassis

Pass 24 Feb 2014 118,407 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 118,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 107,738 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 82,600 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,898 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2008 143,124 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 143,124 miles

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Pass 8 May 2007 100,000 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2006 100,000 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 100,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 100,000 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 100,000 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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L821 KFS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L821 KFS, 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 L821 KFS registered?

L821 KFS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 November 1993.

Is L821 KFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L821 KFS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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