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K981 WKE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,388 mi
Last recorded53,388 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK981 WKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 53,388 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 52,765 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 52,221 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 51,799 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 50,787 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 48,793 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 47,112 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 47,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 45,476 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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K981 WKE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K981 WKE, 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 K981 WKE?

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What year was K981 WKE registered?

K981 WKE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K981 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K981 WKE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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