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K691 CAW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,327 mi
Last recorded153,327 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK691 CAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 153,327 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 148,479 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 148,429 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 145,412 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 145,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 145,406 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 142,422 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 139,842 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 138,013 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 121,683 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 121,614 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K691 CAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K691 CAW, 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 K691 CAW?

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What year was K691 CAW registered?

K691 CAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is K691 CAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K691 CAW shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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