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K352 CEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,245 mi
Last recorded167,245 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK352 CEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 167,245 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has a small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 167,203 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff Leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 169,176 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 169,174 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Speed limiter obviously inoperative (7.10 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 167,169 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox is leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Some corrosion to the underside of the car

Pass 24 Sep 2021 167,157 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger rubber perished and split (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff has a small leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Floor has some corrosion

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 167,117 miles

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

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

Steering box has seepage Battery box corroded (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 167,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

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

Steering box has seepage Battery box corroded (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 166,794 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 166,406 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 166,406 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 166,048 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 165,824 miles

Both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Leak from engine

Leak from gearbox

Leak from rear diff

Offside front floor corroded

Play in offside rear shock top bush

Wipers poor

Pass 10 Jun 2015 165,474 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 164,795 miles

track rod Guard-to front axle insecure

Pass 12 Jun 2013 163,676 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 163,669 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust rear silencer rubber mounting deteriorating

Pass 29 May 2012 162,479 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 161,561 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 8 Jun 2010 158,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 158,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 153,444 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 153,443 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f floor corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 148,693 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 146,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 145,341 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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K352 CEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K352 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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K352 CEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 1993.

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