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K189 UFV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,574 mi
Last recorded56,574 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 UFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2025 56,574 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play steering column (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 56,301 miles

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

chassis rails very rusty

Fail 12 Aug 2024 56,296 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

chassis rails very rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2023 55,478 miles

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 55,471 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn back (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front crossmember (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 52,377 miles

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

chassis rails very rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2021 52,331 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

chassis rails very rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2020 51,568 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hub oil seals leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle pinion oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2020 51,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust centre+rear sections holed,corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower suspension tie arm bushes/axle worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R Chassis/anti rollbar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S/R cross member holed+corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle brake pipes surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light inop

Oil leak, but not excessive Both front hub seals leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear axle pinion seal slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 50,842 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Play in Steering Box

Offside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Main Brake Pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 50,152 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 50,005 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 49,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front offside swivel ball has slight play

Pass 17 May 2013 49,137 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 43,756 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 May 2012 43,756 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 May 2011 35,806 miles

both front outriggers corroded

brake pedal goes a long way down

Fail 3 May 2011 35,806 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front outriggers corroded

brake pedal goes a long way down

Pass 21 Apr 2010 28,231 miles

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2010 28,218 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2008 16,403 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 16,403 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 7,625 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

steering box drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 26 May 2006 1 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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K189 UFV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K189 UFV, 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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K189 UFV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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