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L839 KEG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

209,665 mi
Last recorded209,665 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL839 KEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 209,665 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 208,645 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 207,920 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 207,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 205,097 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 204,651 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 204,262 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 202,782 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 202,280 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 200,967 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 200,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 199,702 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 187,119 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 170,120 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 161,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion presant adjacent to o/s/r seatbelt mounting

corrosion to centre crossmember brace bar

general upper body corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2011 158,076 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 144,282 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 135,026 miles

rear registration plate starting to discolour

slight corrosion to rear crossmember

steering box damp

Pass 6 Sep 2008 130,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 125,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drop arm ball joint boot split

Fail 31 Jul 2007 125,537 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drop arm ball joint boot split

Pass 8 Aug 2006 115,770 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L839 KEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 L839 KEG, 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 L839 KEG registered?

L839 KEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L839 KEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L839 KEG shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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