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K333 KKU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,711 mi
Last recorded94,711 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK333 KKU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 94,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2025 94,711 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 93,033 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 91,582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 85,612 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2022 85,612 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 72,281 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 68,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 68,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 51,079 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 44,147 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 39,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 34,863 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 26,555 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 19,271 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 15,032 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 15,032 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 14,739 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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K333 KKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K333 KKU, 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

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What year was K333 KKU registered?

K333 KKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K333 KKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K333 KKU shows 18 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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