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K920 RCN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

193,151 mi
Last recorded193,151 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK920 RCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 193,151 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 192,686 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 192,685 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle mount (chalked) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 192,494 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 191,647 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 190,182 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 189,620 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 186,321 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 183,831 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 181,771 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 180,061 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 177,828 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 174,898 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 168,717 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009
Pass 30 Jun 2009 125,713 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 159,455 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 151,841 miles

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

front tyres strting to perrish

screen damage close limits

Pass 30 Jun 2006 142,209 miles

REAR CROSSMEMBER RUSTY

Pass 4 Jul 2005 133,943 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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K920 RCN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 K920 RCN, 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 K920 RCN registered?

K920 RCN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K920 RCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K920 RCN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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