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K845 PCV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

25,964 mi
Last recorded25,964 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK845 PCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 25,964 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 22,250 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 18,027 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 15,083 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 11,131 miles

Bulkhead showing non structural corrosion.

Fail 16 Oct 2021 11,131 miles

Bulkhead showing non structural corrosion.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 6,952 miles

Bulkhead showing non structural corrosion.

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play 'A' frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 3,082 miles

Bulkhead adjacent n/s vent flap showing corrosion.

Pass 16 Oct 2018 100,008 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 100,007 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 100,003 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 99,994 miles

front floor pans slightly corroded

slight corrosion on front and rear chassis

Pass 18 Oct 2014 99,320 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,164 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 98,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 96,331 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 94,682 miles

osf floor pan lip rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2010 93,471 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 91,439 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 87,250 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 81,087 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 75,905 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 68,899 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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K845 PCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K845 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

How do I check the history of K845 PCV?

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What year was K845 PCV registered?

K845 PCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1993.

Is K845 PCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K845 PCV shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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