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K856 DRO

1993 Land Rover Unknown

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,928 mi
Last recorded33,928 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Unknown36,797 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK856 DRO
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 33,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 33,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 32,119 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 31,464 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 31,439 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at manifold flange (6.1.2 (a))

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

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 30,693 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 30,658 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure Door hinge deteriorated and worn. (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 29,149 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 29,040 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 28,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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K856 DRO is a 1993 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 36,797 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K856 DRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K856 DRO registered?

K856 DRO is a 1993 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K856 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K856 DRO shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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