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K924 HRS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

199,522 mi
Last recorded199,522 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK924 HRS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 199,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 196,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 196,870 miles

Central Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured cracked/corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 193,409 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 187,592 miles

Offside Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 180,428 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 174,572 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 167,944 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 164,832 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 160,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear shock lower bushers cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2016 160,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear shock lower bushers cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2015 153,135 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 144,375 miles

Corrosion to both rear passenger floor rails. Not considered to be prescribed areas

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2013 134,807 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 129,531 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 124,193 miles

Both front hub oil seals leaking, no brake contamination apparent

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 116,070 miles

1) Front hub seals leaking,

Corrosion started in rear body areas close to lower seat belt mounts, not excessive.

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 116,065 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 116,066 miles

Wipers stay on.

knock from offside front.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 116,065 miles

Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Wipers stay on.

knock from offside front.

Pass 29 Aug 2007 110,525 miles

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

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front and rear diffs

oil leak from front tractor joints

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 23 Aug 2007 110,457 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak from engine

oil leak from front tractor joints

oil leaks from front and rear diffs

oil leaks from gear box

Pass 17 Oct 2006 96,746 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

travel handbrake

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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K924 HRS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K924 HRS, 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 K924 HRS registered?

K924 HRS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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