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K164 HVW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

257,805 mi
Last recorded257,805 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK164 HVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 257,805 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 255,567 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 251,232 miles

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2023 246,360 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 241,957 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 237,967 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 231,526 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 224,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 217,096 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 209,535 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 200,591 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 192,016 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 18,099 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 175,756 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 175,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 172,040 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 165,250 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 143,237 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 143,237 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 121,664 miles

chip in windscreen

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 Feb 2007 114,460 miles

ADVISE NOTES AS ORIGINAL TEST !

Fail 6 Feb 2007 114,460 miles

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

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

Handbrake has travel

Play in both sides rear wheel bearings

Slight freeplay at steering wheel

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2006 108,711 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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K164 HVW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K164 HVW, 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 K164 HVW registered?

K164 HVW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1993.

Is K164 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K164 HVW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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