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K840 PCV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

157,375 mi
Last recorded157,375 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK840 PCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 157,375 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 156,971 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 156,703 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 156,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

advise insulating wiring loom, front to rear at rear.

Pass 24 Dec 2020 155,803 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 154,739 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 154,054 miles

handbrake high

Fail 18 Jun 2018 154,044 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake high

Pass 31 May 2017 152,667 miles

both front diff seals leaking

Fail 27 May 2017 152,658 miles

Ball joint has excessive play steering box drag link ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose and blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front diff seals leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2016 150,531 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 150,518 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play arm from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 147,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 147,818 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 141,596 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2014 141,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 136,151 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 136,108 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 130,801 miles

Oil leak

front wipers not parking

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 25 Feb 2012 130,775 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

front wipers not parking

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 10 Mar 2011 125,809 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

nearside of the front axel is leaking oil

rear prop-shaft universal joint is worn

steering box is worn and weeping

Pass 11 Mar 2010 120,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 119,862 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 112,675 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

steering damper bush slightly worn

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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K840 PCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K840 PCV, 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 K840 PCV registered?

K840 PCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K840 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K840 PCV shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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