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K345 WPB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,913 mi
Last recorded129,913 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK345 WPB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 129,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis rail corroded slightly

Pass 21 May 2025 128,012 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2025 128,002 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2024 125,615 miles

Offside Front hub has slight play

Pass 16 May 2023 122,794 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Bulk head corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 16 May 2023 122,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Bulk head corroded

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 119,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 116,718 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 114,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 114,779 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 112,674 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 111,173 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 111,173 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 109,293 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 107,979 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 107,979 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor around pedal box (3.6.C.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 105,781 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 103,919 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 100,805 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 95,859 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 95,827 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both rear tyres worn uneven on inside edges

Pass 1 Jun 2011 93,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 91,264 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 88,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 85,406 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 82,575 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 79,524 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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K345 WPB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K345 WPB, 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 K345 WPB registered?

K345 WPB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1993.

Is K345 WPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K345 WPB shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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