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K346 KYD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

200,005 mi
Last recorded200,005 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK346 KYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 200,005 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 200,005 miles

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

chassis , suspension and steering compounds showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2022 200,005 miles

Chassis corroded heavy in numerous places also had numerous patch repairs

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 205,009 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 200,005 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 7 Jun 2019 200,007 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired fouling suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2018 200,009 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body mount outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sock absorber x2 patches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached track rod end locking device loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 200,009 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 200,005 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 200,001 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 196,400 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 196,400 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 183,765 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 183,765 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 177,351 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 177,259 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 171,484 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 171,270 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 166,472 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 168,340 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 164,499 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 164,499 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 160,253 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 157,574 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 151,268 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 151,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 142,157 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2006 142,157 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K346 KYD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 K346 KYD, 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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K346 KYD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1993.

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