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K897 TJR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

8,406 mi
Last recorded8,406 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 TJR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 8,406 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 7,848 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 7,060 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 5,670 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 4,401 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 2,857 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 1,179 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 99,657 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 96,137 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 96,137 miles

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury n/s o/s doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,062 miles

Bonnet cable seized

Both wiper blades torn

Offside Front Spherial ball seal leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 83,512 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 79,253 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,243 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 71,490 miles

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

near side front tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,589 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 62,546 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,632 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 53,349 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brakes out of balance

Fail 21 Sep 2007 52,281 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,281 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 51,136 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 51,136 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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K897 TJR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 K897 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 K897 TJR registered?

K897 TJR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 May 1993.

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