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K175 KOO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

98,736 mi
Last recorded98,736 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK175 KOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 98,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 98,694 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 98,334 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 97,756 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 97,516 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 96,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 96,080 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 94,962 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 93,689 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,340 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 88,312 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 88,311 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 86,143 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 83,144 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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K175 KOO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K175 KOO, 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 K175 KOO registered?

K175 KOO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K175 KOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K175 KOO shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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