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K627 TDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,967 mi
Last recorded186,967 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK627 TDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 186,967 miles

Washer slightly weak

Fail 8 Apr 2026 186,967 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Washer slightly weak

Pass 9 Apr 2025 178,336 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2025 178,332 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 175,405 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 175,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 173,044 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 165,317 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake drum (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate damp with hub oil;

Pass 6 Apr 2021 158,680 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 27 Mar 2020 152,571 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2020 152,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring insecure not located properly (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 140,004 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2014 138,717 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear brake low in effort

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2013 134,979 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front number plate slightly stained

long travel on parking brake lever

offside and nearside front lower radius arms bushes worn, advise replacing

rear brake pipes across rear axle very rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2013 134,979 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front number plate slightly stained

long travel on parking brake lever

offside and nearside front lower radius arms bushes worn, advise replacing

rear brake pipes across rear axle very rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2012 129,520 miles

brake pipes across rear axle corroded

nearside rear axle bump stop in poor condition

offside front flooring/bulkhead corroded

offside rear axle bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jun 2011 122,959 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

clutch and brake pedal rubbers worn

offside rear axle bump stop rubber breaking away

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2010 111,919 miles

Oil leak

advise attention to loose nearside headlight.

brake pipes across rear axle rusty.

Pass 3 Jul 2009 98,383 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front brake dragging slightly.

Fail 4 Feb 2008 87,389 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front seat belt clasp in poor condition.

offside and nearside front seat belts webbing in poor condition.

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,389 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front seat belt clasp in poor condition.

offside and nearside front seat belts webbing in poor condition.

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 78,792 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front seat belt clasp shell broken.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 65,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K627 TDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K627 TDE, 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 K627 TDE registered?

K627 TDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 May 1993.

Is K627 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K627 TDE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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