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K612 TDG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

1,850 mi
Last recorded1,850 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK612 TDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 1,850 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 1,762 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 751 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 646 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 54 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 153,278 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 152,115 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 152,021 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate missing not fitted to front of vehicle (attached below windscreen) (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlamp not fitted squarely in panel (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel joint on axle (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward of axle (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling spring on full lock (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling spring on full lock (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

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

chassis rails have various poor quality repairs - unable to fully assess welds

clutch pedal rubber missing

exhaust tailpipe missing

Pass 20 Oct 2016 148,999 miles

battery tray corroded

o/s/f out rigger corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2016 148,943 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

battery tray corroded

o/s/f out rigger corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2015 143,230 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 143,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 141,164 miles

Front swivel housing weaping

O/S out rigger corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2014 141,164 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front swivel housings weaping

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 140,267 miles

corrossion to rear cross menber offside

oil leak from diff

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 1 Jul 2013 140,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

corrossion to rear cross menber offside

oil leak from diff

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2012 140,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 140,268 miles

blue smoke on acceleration

Fail 11 Jul 2011 140,267 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

blue smoke on acceleration

Pass 7 Jul 2010 140,269 miles

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

both front axle bush's slight wear !!

nearside front floor section becoming weak with corrosion !!

Fail 5 Jul 2010 140,267 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both front axle bush's slight wear !!

nearside front floor section becoming weak with corrosion !!

Pass 24 Jun 2008 138,320 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

blue smoke on start up

rear number plate poor

slight play in both front bushs on torrsion arms to front axle beam

Fail 17 Jun 2008 138,307 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

blue smoke on start up

rear number plate poor

slight play in both front bushs on torrsion arms to front axle beam

Pass 12 Jul 2007 137,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 132,682 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 132,662 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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K612 TDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K612 TDG, 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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K612 TDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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