CarVerify

Free Car Check

K172 HVW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

201,704 mi
Last recorded201,704 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK172 HVW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 201,704 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 201,701 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 200,610 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2024 199,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 198,556 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 198,172 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight oil leak off-side front hub seal

Fail 28 Jul 2022 198,172 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

slight oil leak off-side front hub seal

Pass 23 Aug 2021 197,762 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 196,758 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 196,030 miles

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

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Front mud flap loose

Offside Front out rigger corroded

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 194,796 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside steering swivel leaking oil

carpet around pedals insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2017 192,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play and weeping oil (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 189,620 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight leak from n/s front sphere

Fail 10 Aug 2016 189,602 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight leak from n/s front sphere

Pass 27 Aug 2015 186,083 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 182,178 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight oil leak to n/s front sphere

Pass 8 Aug 2013 178,241 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leak from n/s sphere

Pass 20 Jun 2012 172,856 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

slight oil leak fromn n/s front sphere

Pass 15 Jul 2011 169,606 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 164,880 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 160,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 157,527 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 157,523 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 151,722 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 148,396 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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K172 HVW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K172 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

How do I check the history of K172 HVW?

You can check the full history of K172 HVW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K172 HVW registered?

K172 HVW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1993.

Is K172 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K172 HVW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K172 HVW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K172 HVW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.