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K71 RGO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests28 (14 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,934 mi
Last recorded109,934 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK71 RGO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 14 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2026 109,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 107,304 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 106,531 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front door poor condition

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 106,518 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure pipe mounting adrift (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged to wheel cylinder kinked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front door poor condition

Pass 7 May 2020 106,303 miles

underside and chassis generally corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2019 106,295 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis badly rotten and holed

Nearside Front door frame poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2018 105,227 miles

rear body out riggers corroded.

Fail 7 Jul 2018 105,227 miles

Front Seat belt not functioning as intended lap belt (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

rear body out riggers corroded.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 104,758 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 104,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 103,782 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 103,773 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 103,758 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 102,280 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 102,237 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front mirror glass cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2014 99,728 miles

both rear bump stops missing

centre exhaust box deteriorating

nearside front mirror glass cracked

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 25 Mar 2014 99,721 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both rear bump stops missing

centre exhaust box deteriorating

nearside front mirror glass cracked

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 13 Dec 2012 97,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 96,238 miles

oil leak engine

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 16 Nov 2011 96,204 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

oil leak engine

rear axle bump stops missing, both

Pass 22 Dec 2009 91,576 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 91,576 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 88,432 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 88,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 23 Nov 2007 82,272 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 82,272 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 71,756 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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K71 RGO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K71 RGO, 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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K71 RGO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1993.

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