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K349 CEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

364,793 mi
Last recorded364,793 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK349 CEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 364,793 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 355,894 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 348,663 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 336,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 324,336 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 309,637 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 295,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 283,810 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 283,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 269,660 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 258,715 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt and rear(ALL) (5.2.2a)

Front prop uj slight play

Fail 28 Jun 2016 258,703 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt and rear(ALL) (5.2.2a)

Front prop uj slight play

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 245,938 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 235,395 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 235,162 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 224,467 miles

Nearside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 214,887 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 211,945 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 211,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 206,219 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2009 200,141 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 192,916 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 183,642 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 173,697 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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K349 CEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K349 CEC, 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 K349 CEC registered?

K349 CEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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