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K918 JNV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,747 mi
Last recorded163,747 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK918 JNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 163,747 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 163,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 157,648 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2023 145,192 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 135,604 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 126,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 219,478 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 219,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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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K918 JNV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K918 JNV, 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 K918 JNV?

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What year was K918 JNV registered?

K918 JNV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K918 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K918 JNV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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