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K713 HNW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,795 mi
Last recorded98,795 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK713 HNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 98,795 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 97,228 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 95,449 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2024 95,449 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 95,423 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 95,414 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 95,286 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 94,873 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 94,710 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,236 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 92,540 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013
Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,524 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,941 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,352 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 81,314 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 81,130 miles

cassie welded at rear vehicle used for off roading

Pass 8 Aug 2006 81,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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K713 HNW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 K713 HNW, 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 K713 HNW registered?

K713 HNW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K713 HNW safe to buy?

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