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K600 KKU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,634 mi
Last recorded157,634 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK600 KKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 157,634 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2026 157,634 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 155,283 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 152,405 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 141,313 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 141,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 131,283 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 127,877 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 127,782 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 126,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 126,322 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 124,925 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 124,359 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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K600 KKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K600 KKU, 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

How do I check the history of K600 KKU?

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What year was K600 KKU registered?

K600 KKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K600 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K600 KKU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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