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K751 PDS

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,145 mi
Last recorded72,145 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK751 PDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 72,145 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 70,141 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 62,867 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 56,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 49,788 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 49,748 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis where treated with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,660 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 49,591 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,425 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 49,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,162 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 47,699 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 47,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 47,390 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 45,984 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 44,681 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 44,632 miles

previous advisorys may still apply test no. 183091557371

Fail 17 Dec 2007 44,617 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 44,574 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 44,113 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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K751 PDS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K751 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K751 PDS registered?

K751 PDS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K751 PDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K751 PDS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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