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K774 PMR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

189,187 mi
Last recorded189,187 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK774 PMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 189,187 miles

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

rear axle suspension arm center ball joint gaiter slightly perished

Fail 22 Jul 2026 189,187 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

rear axle suspension arm center ball joint gaiter slightly perished

Pass 4 Aug 2025 187,663 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Swing arm ball joint perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 187,659 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Swing arm ball joint perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 185,962 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 184,311 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 179,890 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 177,868 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 174,574 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 174,570 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering box insecure fixing bolts & nuts (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2019 173,317 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 171,536 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 169,477 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 167,973 miles

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

Rear Lower shock bushes perished

Pass 28 May 2015 166,381 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 165,056 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 161,802 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 154,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 153,405 miles

Draklink end dust covers split

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 148,966 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 148,966 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 144,663 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 May 2008 142,298 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 May 2008 142,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2007

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 137,965 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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K774 PMR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K774 PMR, 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 K774 PMR registered?

K774 PMR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1993.

Is K774 PMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K774 PMR shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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