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K64 FRW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

233,251 mi
Last recorded233,251 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK64 FRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 233,251 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 8 Jan 2025 231,402 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 2 Jan 2024 227,575 miles

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Pass 5 Jan 2023 223,681 miles

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

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 7 Jan 2022 218,353 miles

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Fail 6 Jan 2022 218,351 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Front axle stabiliser bar offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 18 Dec 2020 213,427 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 30 Dec 2019 208,860 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail(s) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 3 Jan 2019 204,069 miles

Fulcrum balljoint dust cover slightly deteriorated but not allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion to vehicle body

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 21 Dec 2017 199,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2017 199,477 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt PITMAN ARM (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 194,507 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 185,447 miles

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside the doors (5.2.6)

fulcrum ball joint has slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2014 184,501 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 180,456 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 174,880 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 169,277 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 163,834 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 158,250 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 151,005 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 144,288 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

bottom intercooler hose deformed

Fail 20 Dec 2007 144,297 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

bottom intercooler hose deformed

Pass 3 Jan 2007 134,744 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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K64 FRW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K64 FRW, 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 K64 FRW registered?

K64 FRW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1993.

Is K64 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K64 FRW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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