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K761 KHK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,716 mi
Last recorded154,716 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK761 KHK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 154,716 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2026 154,710 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 154,527 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Central cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Power steering component insecure Steering pipes insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure filler hose missing clip (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush N/S and O/S (5.3.2 (c))

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

Front Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S and O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front bulkhead showing corrosion but still intact

Front clutch flexi pipe very close to exhaust

Front engine breather pipe missing oil misting engine

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective missing bolts from gearbox and mounting ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 152,486 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to a body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 144,285 miles

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

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 20 Jul 2010 142,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 132,988 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 132,988 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 123,532 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2008 123,532 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 109,648 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 109,389 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 94,096 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 94,088 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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K761 KHK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K761 KHK, 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 K761 KHK registered?

K761 KHK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K761 KHK shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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