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K793 RRH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests37 (20 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate54.1%

Mileage

53,659 mi
Last recorded53,659 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK793 RRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 17 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 53,659 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 53,659 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 53,659 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 53,659 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 53,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,659 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 53,659 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn joint rear propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 53,659 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 53,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 53,698 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 53,659 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 53,659 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,659 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 53,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 53,659 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 53,659 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,659 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,659 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 53,659 miles

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 53,659 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 53,659 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2014 53,659 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 53,659 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 53,659 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 53,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 53,659 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 53,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2011 53,659 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 53,659 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 53,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,659 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 53,659 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 53,659 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,659 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 53,659 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 53,659 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 53,659 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K793 RRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.1%.

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 K793 RRH, 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 K793 RRH registered?

K793 RRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K793 RRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K793 RRH shows 37 tests with a 54.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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