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K708 JDT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

64,345 mi
Last recorded64,345 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK708 JDT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 64,345 miles

both front floor pans corroded and holed

Fail 14 Aug 2025 64,327 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front floors corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,210 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

Fail 22 May 2024 64,141 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jun 2023 64,074 miles

reverse light not working

Fail 5 Jun 2023 64,074 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 24 May 2022 63,835 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 63,835 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

reverse light not working

Pass 19 May 2020 63,162 miles

Front free play in both swivel hubs

centre and rear exhaust leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2019 62,715 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front brake back plates corroded

Front suspension spherical housings leaking

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 61,996 miles

all four tyre valves starting to perish.

both front brake back plates corroded away.

oil weeping from off side front sphere.

Fail 12 Jun 2018 61,996 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

all four tyre valves starting to perish.

both front brake back plates corroded away.

oil weeping from off side front sphere.

Pass 20 Aug 2016 60,150 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 60,150 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement c spanner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 60,107 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 60,079 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 59,954 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 59,745 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,257 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 58,990 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 58,537 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 57,984 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,359 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 56,818 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 55,916 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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K708 JDT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 K708 JDT, 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 K708 JDT registered?

K708 JDT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K708 JDT shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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