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K598 EVC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,491 mi
Last recorded132,491 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK598 EVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 132,491 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 132,491 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2024 132,423 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 132,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 130,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2019 130,595 miles

Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 124,512 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 121,329 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 121,329 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 121,329 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 120,092 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 117,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 117,547 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 117,420 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2005 112,890 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2005 112,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K598 EVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K598 EVC, 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 K598 EVC registered?

K598 EVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K598 EVC safe to buy?

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