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K601 HKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,415 mi
Last recorded39,415 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK601 HKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 39,415 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle chassis and suspension components undersealed

Pass 6 Dec 2024 36,328 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 34,759 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 32,750 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 31,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 28,023 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 25,302 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 21,033 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 20,956 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 20,560 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Slight leakage from front axle swivel hubs

Pass 10 Mar 2015 19,821 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 18,464 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 18,313 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 17,067 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2008 15,863 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 15,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2007 8,198 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 8,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 69,761 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 69,761 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 May 2006 69,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K601 HKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 K601 HKV, 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 K601 HKV registered?

K601 HKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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