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K174 VCC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,499 mi
Last recorded42,499 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK174 VCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2025 42,499 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 42,471 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,149 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 41,368 miles

Front hub oil seals weaping both sides

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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K174 VCC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K174 VCC, 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 K174 VCC registered?

K174 VCC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 September 1993.

Is K174 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K174 VCC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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