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K608 SPV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

230,991 mi
Last recorded230,991 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK608 SPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 230,991 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 230,204 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 230,204 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 229,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft, rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 228,988 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside floor corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 226,882 miles

Battery box holed

Both rear bumps stops missing

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Dumb iron (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 226,882 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery box holed

Both rear bumps stops missing

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Dumb iron (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Trailing arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 224,795 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 222,922 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 218,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 213,326 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 209,308 miles

rear axle case rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2017 209,308 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

rear axle case rusty

Pass 23 May 2016 205,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit np reserve (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 201,560 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 197,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear axle case rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2013 191,743 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 186,385 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 181,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

front number plate slight deteriation

near side rear chassis getting rusty

offside front outrigger getting rusty

oil leak offside rear outter hub

slight play offside front hub swivel housing

Pass 30 Jun 2011 181,075 miles

front number plate slight deteriation

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

near side rear chassis getting rusty

offside front outrigger getting rusty

oil leak offside rear outter hub

slight play offside front hub swivel housing

Pass 21 Jun 2010 174,832 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play off side front swivell houseing

Pass 10 Jun 2009 167,945 miles

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

all exhaust getting rusty

front number plate starting to deteriate

Fail 10 Jun 2009 167,945 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all exhaust getting rusty

front number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 28 May 2008 159,590 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 151,280 miles

water leak from radiator

Pass 27 Jun 2006 138,403 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 138,401 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

boot cracked on offside drag link end.

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 SPV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 SPV, 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 K608 SPV registered?

K608 SPV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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