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K739 PDS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

232,019 mi
Last recorded232,019 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK739 PDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 232,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside chassis by a frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 231,785 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 231,783 miles

Emissions unable to be completed smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 230,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 226,987 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 226,074 miles

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front and rear UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2021 226,072 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front and rear UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 224,436 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 222,933 miles

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 222,931 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively only moves half screen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2017 218,519 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 214,220 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 210,398 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 204,222 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 199,990 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 24 May 2013 199,987 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 May 2012 196,017 miles

cut on offside rear tyre wall

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 May 2011 192,137 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 188,119 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 184,724 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 184,228 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 183,262 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 182,235 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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K739 PDS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K739 PDS, 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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What year was K739 PDS registered?

K739 PDS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1993.

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