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K725 HJS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,924 mi
Last recorded63,924 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK725 HJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2026 63,924 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 62,706 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 60,828 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 58,696 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 55,779 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 53,588 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 51,225 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 47,609 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 47,529 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 47,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 46,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,382 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 45,932 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,903 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 42,628 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,233 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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K725 HJS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K725 HJS, 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 K725 HJS registered?

K725 HJS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1993.

Is K725 HJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K725 HJS shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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