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K739 YOK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,691 mi
Last recorded117,691 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK739 YOK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 117,691 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 117,687 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 116,510 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 114,456 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 111,592 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 108,735 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 106,469 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 103,806 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,710 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 100,212 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 99,606 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 95,658 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 91,273 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight roughness in nearside front wheel bearing.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,340 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 80,564 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 80,564 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2010 75,563 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,263 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 65,607 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 64,394 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 60,274 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,274 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 YOK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 YOK, 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 K739 YOK registered?

K739 YOK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1993.

Is K739 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for K739 YOK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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