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K761 TKM

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,881 mi
Last recorded133,881 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK761 TKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 133,881 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r tyre badly split + perished

Fail 5 Feb 2026 133,865 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering boxdrop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear most crossmember area (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear slight movement in hub assembly

Offside Front slight play in hub assembly

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 131,918 miles

oil around front hub joints

slight play in steering

Fail 18 Jul 2024 131,901 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil around front hub joints

rear chassis rusted through no tar bar fitted

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Dec 2021 120,730 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f lower swivel joint slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,085 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 111,342 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 110,586 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front hockey stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 105,350 miles

slight oil leak from engine, gear box, rear diff

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,766 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,079 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 102,075 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 99,038 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 93,423 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 89,510 miles

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

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

driver seat belt damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2011 82,007 miles

o/s seat belt damaged

o/s steering drak link ball joint boot split

Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,251 miles

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 70,531 miles

o/s drag link boot split

rear diff and o/s/f swivel seal leaking

Fail 9 Jan 2008 66,501 miles

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 66,501 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,590 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 51,469 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 TKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K761 TKM, 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 TKM registered?

K761 TKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K761 TKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K761 TKM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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