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K305 MCL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

109,138 mi
Last recorded109,138 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK305 MCL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 109,138 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 105,805 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 103,537 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 101,282 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 98,598 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 95,935 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 90,594 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,657 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,866 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 79,935 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 76,040 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 71,696 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 66,873 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,094 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 60,233 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,144 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 52,679 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,446 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,643 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 46,592 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K305 MCL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K305 MCL, 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 K305 MCL registered?

K305 MCL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K305 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K305 MCL shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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