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K648 TDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,535 mi
Last recorded19,535 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK648 TDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2025 19,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 15,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 13,818 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 8,132 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 2,178 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,003 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 100,000 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 100,000 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 100,004 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 100,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 100,001 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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K648 TDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K648 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K648 TDE registered?

K648 TDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1993.

Is K648 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K648 TDE shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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