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K870 TEY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,564 mi
Last recorded79,564 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK870 TEY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 79,564 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,946 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 76,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,117 miles

Front axle swivels weeping oil

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 76,117 miles

Front axle swivels weeping oil

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,701 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,532 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 75,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 74,934 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 74,436 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 73,806 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 73,169 miles

slight oil misting on rear hub seals

very slight weep on both front drive hubs

Pass 12 Jul 2013 70,612 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes starting to corrode at fuel pump

Pass 3 May 2012 69,861 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 67,896 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,370 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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K870 TEY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K870 TEY, 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 K870 TEY registered?

K870 TEY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1993.

Is K870 TEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K870 TEY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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