CarVerify

Free Car Check

K647 HKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

150,202 mi
Last recorded150,202 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK647 HKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 150,202 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front brake pad lower locking pin missing

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front corrosion in cab floor

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front body mounts corroded

clutch pedal anti-slip missing

emissions number missing

fuel tank damp, no sign of leak

headlight patterns poor

Pass 8 Oct 2024 144,361 miles

FUEL TANK DAMP BUT NO SIGN OF LEAK

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 136,706 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH FRONT AND BOTH FRONT FLOOR SECTIONS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 131,627 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

corrosion nearside bulk head

Pass 21 Apr 2021 131,477 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX AND PUMP

Fail 21 Apr 2021 131,477 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged FOULING SPRING (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX AND PUMP

Fail 14 Apr 2021 131,477 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

Fail 27 Mar 2021 131,477 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Converted to LED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (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))

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute Both (4.4.4 (a))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front tyre size different to rear

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Backplate missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 129,818 miles

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

GENERAL OIL LEAKS

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

TIPPER BODY IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 11 Oct 2018 129,818 miles

TIPPER BODY FLOOR IN POOR CONDITION

general oil leaks

Pass 13 Jun 2017 171,528 miles

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

Oil leak oil leakage various components includes axle parts

corrosion and repair body and chassis areas

front bumper corroding

general corrosion chassis

metal pipes corroding

play and general wear suspension and steering

Pass 5 Nov 2015 171,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 167,037 miles

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

Oil leak

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

corrosin on n/s/f inner wing & bulk head

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2014 167,034 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosin on n/s/f inner wing & bulk head

corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2013 162,563 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

outer casing missing on o/s seat belt retainer

Fail 27 Aug 2013 162,546 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 157,518 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 157,493 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 150,281 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 150,172 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 144,138 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 144,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 134,611 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 134,611 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

o/s bulk head corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2008 125,277 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside front sidelight lense cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2007 119,341 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 119,340 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 114,411 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 114,411 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K647 HKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 K647 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K647 HKV?

You can check the full history of K647 HKV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K647 HKV registered?

K647 HKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1993.

Is K647 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K647 HKV shows 29 tests with a 62.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K647 HKV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K647 HKV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.