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K323 FKS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,052 mi
Last recorded165,052 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK323 FKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 165,052 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 164,889 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 164,632 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 164,440 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 164,439 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 163,390 miles

Central one support rubber snapped

Fail 5 Dec 2016 163,379 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on slow and second speed inop (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure both top bushes excessive play (2.7.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central one support rubber snapped

Pass 21 Nov 2013 155,228 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 155,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 147,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2012 147,675 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 140,664 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 140,664 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 126,198 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 122,255 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 122,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear cross member corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2007 115,241 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 115,241 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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K323 FKS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K323 FKS, 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 K323 FKS registered?

K323 FKS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K323 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K323 FKS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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