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K738 ORH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

142,759 mi
Last recorded142,759 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK738 ORH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 142,759 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 142,069 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 140,980 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery housing area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 137,664 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,569 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 134,474 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 133,571 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 131,102 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u.j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 128,117 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 124,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,367 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 114,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 110,449 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 107,594 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 101,793 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 100,005 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 100,001 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 100,009 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 100,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 90,262 miles

advise oil leak rear diff †advise both prop rear u/j

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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K738 ORH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K738 ORH, 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 K738 ORH?

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What year was K738 ORH registered?

K738 ORH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1993.

Is K738 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K738 ORH shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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