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K165 ANA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

36,558 mi
Last recorded36,558 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 ANA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2026 36,558 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 36,314 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 36,178 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front ridged lower brake line fouling suspension on lock

Fail 8 Nov 2022 36,178 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front ridged lower brake line fouling suspension on lock

Pass 1 Nov 2021 35,868 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 35,724 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split, but clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 34,866 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,482 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 33,690 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 31,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,423 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 31,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear diffs are weeping oil

n/s rear tyre is wearing and cracking on inner edge of tread

Pass 12 Jun 2014 31,004 miles

exhaust system is corroded

front and rear diffs are weeping oil

n/s rear tyre is wearing and cracking on inner edge of tread

Pass 11 Jun 2013 30,984 miles

n/s rear tyre is cracking on tread

rear diff pinion oil seal is weeping

underside of vehucle chassis is corroded in various places

Pass 7 Jul 2012 30,626 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 30,626 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 30,322 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil weep from diff

Fail 1 Aug 2011 30,322 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil weep from diff

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil weep from rear diff

Fail 12 Aug 2010 29,948 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil weep from rear diff

Pass 1 Aug 2009 29,333 miles

Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

all four tyres are cracking on tread

n/s rear tyre is starting to wear uneven on tread

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 23 Jul 2009 29,328 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

all four tyres are cracking on tread

n/s rear tyre is starting to wear uneven on tread

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,803 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

all four tyres are cracking on tread

oil leaks from front and rear diffs

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 15 Aug 2007 28,063 miles

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

all four tyres are cracking on inner and outer edges

oil leaks from front and rear axles

under side of vehicle is starting to corrode in various places

Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,349 miles

external spare wheel/tyre and carrier not inspected (covered)

nearside front head lamp reflec tor corroded

nearside rear lower door weather strip carrier corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on nside walls

rear wiper blade split

offside and nearside side steps siezed in down position

Fail 3 Aug 2006 27,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

external spare wheel/tyre and carrier not inspected (covered)

nearside front head lamp reflec tor corroded

nearside rear lower door weather strip carrier corroded

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on nside walls

rear wiper blade split

offside and nearside side steps siezed in down position

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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K165 ANA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K165 ANA, 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 K165 ANA registered?

K165 ANA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1993.

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