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K395 TKM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

209,005 mi
Last recorded209,005 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK395 TKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 209,005 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 207,654 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 206,663 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 205,906 miles

Horn note weak.

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside front headlamp aim at lower limit.

Pass 16 Aug 2022 205,350 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear mud flap bracket rusty

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

Fail 13 Aug 2022 205,350 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear mud flap bracket rusty

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 204,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Reverse light not working

Steering arms have locking nuts and not castle nuts

Pass 29 Aug 2020 203,380 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger to body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play in rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 201,961 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower VIN not readable due to under seal covering it

Offside Front Swivel leaking oil

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 8 Sep 2018 200,943 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 198,967 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from o/s front cv seal

Pass 30 Sep 2016 192,328 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 187,076 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush light perishing (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush light perishing (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 184,574 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 179,455 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 179,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2013 177,636 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 172,745 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 165,821 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 155,895 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 155,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 144,477 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 137,188 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 130,359 miles

back of fuel pump, steel pipes leaking fuel

o,s tracktor joint damp

steering box weeping

Fail 5 Jan 2007 130,359 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

back of fuel pump, steel pipes leaking fuel

o,s tracktor joint damp

steering box weeping

Pass 13 Jan 2006 122,635 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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K395 TKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K395 TKM, 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 K395 TKM registered?

K395 TKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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