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K588 VNX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

7,518 mi
Last recorded7,518 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK588 VNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 7,518 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 133,669 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 125,937 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 117,557 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 113,431 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2020 113,426 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,315 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front floor corroded

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber bush worn but not likley to fail

Pass 22 Jun 2017 95,358 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 86,823 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2014 67,645 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 59,123 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 53,626 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,474 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 45,841 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,751 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 33,483 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 33,483 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight distortion on 2 rear tyre treads.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 28,476 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 28,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 23,171 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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K588 VNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 K588 VNX, 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 K588 VNX registered?

K588 VNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K588 VNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K588 VNX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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