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K715 CNC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,052 mi
Last recorded178,052 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK715 CNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 178,052 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 177,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 179,536 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 176,796 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 176,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 175,237 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 173,000 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 173,000 miles

Central Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 171,484 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 169,378 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 165,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 161,894 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 158,900 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 155,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 151,655 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 147,984 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 144,552 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 140,827 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 137,133 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 129,908 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 129,908 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2005 122,459 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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K715 CNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 K715 CNC, 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 K715 CNC registered?

K715 CNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1993.

Is K715 CNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K715 CNC shows 22 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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