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K647 JNV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Beige Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,856 mi
Last recorded141,856 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK647 JNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 141,856 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 141,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 141,238 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 141,237 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2023 140,955 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 140,941 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2022 140,773 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 140,284 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 138,569 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 138,779 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 138,712 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 138,209 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 137,420 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 137,409 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 135,927 miles

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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K647 JNV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K647 JNV, 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 K647 JNV registered?

K647 JNV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K647 JNV safe to buy?

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