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K678 OHC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,355 mi
Last recorded75,355 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK678 OHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 75,355 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 75,144 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 74,820 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 74,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 74,030 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 73,776 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 73,776 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 73,484 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 73,203 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 72,480 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 71,432 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 70,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 70,336 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 68,331 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 68,331 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 64,981 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 64,981 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,383 miles

slight play n/s drag link ball joint

Pass 3 May 2011 59,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,760 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 7 May 2009 52,599 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 49,491 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 45,818 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 42,317 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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K678 OHC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K678 OHC, 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 K678 OHC registered?

K678 OHC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K678 OHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K678 OHC shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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