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K608 EVC

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,196 mi
Last recorded139,196 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK608 EVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 139,196 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2025 139,196 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 136,962 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 135,108 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 133,473 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 131,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

slight surface corrosion front and rear brake discs

Pass 10 Nov 2020 128,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 127,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,346 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 124,346 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 116,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable Steering damper as slight play in o/s eye bush (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 116,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable Steering damper as slight play in o/s eye bush (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 110,528 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 110,528 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 108,980 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 108,971 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 108,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2009 97,669 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 84,137 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 84,137 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,779 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 59,317 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 59,317 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both rear brake pipes rusty

nearside headlight cracked

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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K608 EVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K608 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 K608 EVC registered?

K608 EVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1993.

Is K608 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K608 EVC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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