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K701 WPJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

82,364 mi
Last recorded82,364 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK701 WPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,364 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Box Section under Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 11 Dec 2024 81,432 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 80,402 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 79,340 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 21 Dec 2021 78,340 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))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 78,321 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 77,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 75,989 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 74,342 miles

Corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 72,857 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,182 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 69,531 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 67,801 miles

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Pass 11 Dec 2013 66,321 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 64,837 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,169 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,972 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 58,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 55,994 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 52,943 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 49,985 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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K701 WPJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K701 WPJ, 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 K701 WPJ?

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What year was K701 WPJ registered?

K701 WPJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is K701 WPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K701 WPJ shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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