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L86 KRJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,578 mi
Last recorded138,578 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL86 KRJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 138,578 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 138,187 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 137,386 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 137,386 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 137,205 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 135,992 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 134,736 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 133,991 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 133,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2017 133,420 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 132,774 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 131,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 129,863 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front swivel hub seal leaking oil

Fail 22 May 2014 129,863 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s front swivel hub seal leaking oil

Pass 15 Jun 2013 126,842 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 126,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2010 95,833 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

general under body getting quite rusty in places

n/s front body mounting getting quite rusty

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight tear in o/s wiper blade

Pass 9 Jan 2010 88,917 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

b/s rear disc surfaces getting quite rusty

n/s front tyre slightly perished at edge of tread

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

o/s rear bump stop missing

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

slight corrosion to n/s front body to chassis mounting

Pass 20 Dec 2008 82,477 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

b/s rear disc surfaces quite rusty

o/s rear bump stop missing

o/s rear tyre outer sidewall quite perished

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,774 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall quite perished

o/s front chassis to body mounting point rusted and holed

slight leak from b/s front swivel hubs seals

Fail 18 May 2007 80,720 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both o/s front brake pipes quite rusty

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall quite perished

o/s front chassis to body mounting point rusted and holed

slightt leak from b/s front swivel hub seals

Pass 17 May 2006 78,229 miles

traces of gear oil around o/s rear tyre

Fail 9 May 2006 78,167 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

power steering drive belt getting quite perished

slight oil leak from b/s front swivel hubs

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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L86 KRJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 L86 KRJ, 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 L86 KRJ registered?

L86 KRJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 October 1993.

Is L86 KRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L86 KRJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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