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K730 WPJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,011 mi
Last recorded144,011 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK730 WPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 4 Dec 2025 144,011 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 141,511 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 139,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 136,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 133,605 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 131,121 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 130,107 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 128,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 127,372 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Oil leak Transfer box ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 125,434 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 124,164 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 122,846 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 121,169 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 119,670 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 118,309 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 116,853 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 115,212 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 113,742 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 111,134 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 109,774 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 107,758 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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K730 WPJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 K730 WPJ, 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

How do I check the history of K730 WPJ?

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What year was K730 WPJ registered?

K730 WPJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is K730 WPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K730 WPJ shows 21 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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