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K84 UKE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,045 mi
Last recorded154,045 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK84 UKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 154,045 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2024 153,531 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2023 152,153 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 148,960 miles

All 4 coil springs corroded

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

Pass 4 May 2020 50,520 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 3 May 2019 49,094 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 49,094 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 49,094 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 49,094 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 49,094 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2014 49,991 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 108,557 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 101,114 miles

front propshaft rear joint worn

Pass 14 Nov 2009 95,254 miles

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

Off-Side Rear Bump Stop Missing

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

slight oil leak from off-side front hub

Pass 26 Nov 2008 92,156 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 92,152 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 89,670 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 89,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 85,506 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 85,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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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K84 UKE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K84 UKE, 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 K84 UKE?

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What year was K84 UKE registered?

K84 UKE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K84 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K84 UKE shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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