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K891 TJR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

185,382 mi
Last recorded185,382 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK891 TJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 185,382 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 180,813 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front hubs, diff and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 180,787 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front hubs, diff and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 175,888 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 171,881 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 160,064 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 160,064 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2013 148,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 148,994 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 138,355 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

dampness around steering box

n/s/f brake pipe slightly kinked

Pass 18 Jul 2011 130,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust manifold leak

n/s/f caliper brake pipe slightly kinked

n/s/r bump stop bracket corroded through

oil leaks around power steering pipes

Fail 5 Jul 2011 130,166 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust manifold leak

n/s/f caliper brake pipe slightly kinked

n/s/r bump stop bracket corroded through

oil leaks around power steering pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2010 120,812 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 120,812 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 109,437 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 96,977 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 86,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 86,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 80,730 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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K891 TJR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K891 TJR, 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.

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What year was K891 TJR registered?

K891 TJR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1993.

Is K891 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K891 TJR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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