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K694 DFL

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

164,258 mi
Last recorded164,258 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK694 DFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 164,258 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2025 158,557 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2024 155,835 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 153,658 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2021 152,293 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 151,436 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 151,436 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 150,900 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 149,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 149,564 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 149,540 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play attachment to drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead attachment inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake servo assistance feels weak but functional

Pass 7 Sep 2017 145,773 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 145,773 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 138,540 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jun 2016 138,525 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Jun 2015 137,372 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 137,372 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 135,799 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 130,120 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 123,926 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,026 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 85,676 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 85,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 82,652 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 80,094 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 77,154 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 74,498 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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K694 DFL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K694 DFL, 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 K694 DFL registered?

K694 DFL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K694 DFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K694 DFL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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