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K745 SFW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

132,617 mi
Last recorded132,617 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK745 SFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 132,617 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 132,617 miles

Fuel pipe leaking injector spill off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 131,795 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 131,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,404 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 130,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 129,200 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 128,060 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 126,544 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 125,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 124,143 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 122,528 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,126 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 115,247 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 110,985 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 107,969 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 103,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 100,765 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 96,426 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 91,931 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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K745 SFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K745 SFW, 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 K745 SFW?

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What year was K745 SFW registered?

K745 SFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1993.

Is K745 SFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K745 SFW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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