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L841 KEG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,844 mi
Last recorded127,844 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL841 KEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 127,844 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 127,844 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 123,267 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 118,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 112,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhuast tail pipe missing end

Pass 19 Jul 2021 106,710 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 100,396 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 96,220 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 91,695 miles

All 4 tyres have splits and cuts to treaded area

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front swivel lock stop brackets missing

wiper/washer stalk broken

Fail 1 Aug 2018 91,695 miles

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

All 4 tyres have splits and cuts to treaded area

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

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front swivel lock stop brackets missing

wiper/washer stalk broken

Front bonnet does not open as intended

Pass 12 Jul 2017 87,318 miles

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre feathered

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough during lock to lock check on turning plates (2.2.D.1)

all tyres perished

several fluid leaks from engine and transmission

Fail 12 Jul 2017 87,318 miles

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre feathered

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough during lock to lock check on turning plates (2.2.D.1)

all tyres perished

several fluid leaks from engine and transmission

Pass 6 Aug 2016 84,995 miles

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish on treads

both headlamps on maximum aim limits

both nearside tyres have cuts on outer sidewall (no cords visible)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 84,995 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember (6.6.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

all 4 tyres starting to perish on treads

both headlamps on maximum aim limits

both nearside tyres have cuts on outer sidewall (no cords visible)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 81,818 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering arm is slightly bent and just touching on the steering arm protection chanel on diff

Pass 24 Jul 2014 78,985 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,763 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,033 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,617 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 64,901 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,768 miles

Front number plate broken but secure at test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2008 62,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front number plate broken but secure at test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,597 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 55,735 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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L841 KEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L841 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.

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What year was L841 KEG registered?

L841 KEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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