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K306 OHC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

40,760 mi
Last recorded40,760 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK306 OHC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 40,760 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 39,974 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 39,969 miles

Central Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2024 39,500 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 39,058 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 39,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,029 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 39,029 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 38,778 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 37,583 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 37,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 35,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 33,778 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 30,953 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 27,564 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 27,360 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 26,916 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 21,167 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2012 21,158 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2011 17,967 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 17,967 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 14,885 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2010 14,871 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2010 14,659 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,005 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 11,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

rear diff oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 3,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2008 3,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 170 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak on dif

Fail 28 Jun 2006 159,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 159,876 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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K306 OHC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 K306 OHC, 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 K306 OHC registered?

K306 OHC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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