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K875 PRH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

220,660 mi
Last recorded220,660 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK875 PRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 220,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 219,218 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both n/side and o/side (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 214,425 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 201,061 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 183,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2020 183,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2019 168,138 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2019 168,138 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 159,288 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 156,302 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 153,493 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 148,660 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 148,660 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 144,690 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 143,977 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 138,803 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 135,100 miles

slight play in o/s king pin

slight play in steering shaft bottom joint

Pass 26 Oct 2007 130,840 miles

slight delay when hand brake is released

Pass 23 Nov 2006 128,544 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 125,793 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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K875 PRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 K875 PRH, 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 K875 PRH registered?

K875 PRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1993.

Is K875 PRH safe to buy?

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