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K758 OGB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,492 mi
Last recorded137,492 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK758 OGB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 137,492 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2026 137,492 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2025 136,399 miles

Both front axle sphere leaking oil slightly

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 135,747 miles

Nearside Front axle sphere leaking oil slightly

Offside Front axle sphere leaking oil slightly

engine leaking oil slightly

Fail 9 Sep 2024 135,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front axle sphere leaking oil slightly

Offside Front axle sphere leaking oil slightly

engine leaking oil slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2023 134,595 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 134,595 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced corroded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 134,040 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 134,038 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 133,685 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 133,684 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 131,757 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 131,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 130,300 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 130,088 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 129,508 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 129,495 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 126,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 119,717 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 99,094 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 99,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 94,807 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 94,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 89,527 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 89,517 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K758 OGB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K758 OGB, 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 K758 OGB registered?

K758 OGB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1993.

Is K758 OGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K758 OGB shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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