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K844 PCV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

6,856 mi
Last recorded6,856 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK844 PCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 6,856 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 4,905 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 4,326 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 2,587 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 613 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 101,007 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 100,101 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,107 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 100,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 100,102 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,571 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 98,208 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 96,981 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 95,384 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 91,988 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 88,935 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 88,925 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear crossmember rust hole

Pass 13 Jul 2007 85,446 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 81,160 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 75,928 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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K844 PCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K844 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 K844 PCV registered?

K844 PCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K844 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K844 PCV shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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