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K785 XGM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

179,806 mi
Last recorded179,806 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK785 XGM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 179,806 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 168,925 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 160,181 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 149,254 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 145,819 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 140,557 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 133,726 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 122,250 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 114,886 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 110,377 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 107,019 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 101,884 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 101,884 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 95,161 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 95,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 89,222 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 82,695 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,544 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 73,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 66,102 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 60,453 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 55,718 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,718 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,752 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 51,752 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2006 50,699 miles

slight oil dampness around steering box area

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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K785 XGM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,499cc 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 K785 XGM, 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 K785 XGM registered?

K785 XGM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K785 XGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K785 XGM 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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