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K353 HNV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

152,520 mi
Last recorded152,520 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK353 HNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 152,520 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 151,722 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 151,722 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 150,760 miles

Injector seal leak

Pass 4 Oct 2022 149,885 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 148,983 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 148,606 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 148,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 147,637 miles

Number plate lamp slightly effected by indicator operation.

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 145,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak, engine area

Fail 26 Jun 2017 145,778 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure Track rod end (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside & offside centre rear chassis securing bolts/nuts missing (chassis replacement so possibly not required for this vehicle cab type)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak, engine area

Pass 7 Aug 2009 144,808 miles

horn switch sticky

near side front brake hose slightly perished

nearside wiper rubber splitting

oil leak around steering box

slight kink in near side front caliper brake pipe

some footpedal travel

some smoke emmision

Fail 7 Aug 2009 144,805 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

horn switch sticky

near side front brake hose slightly perished

nearside wiper rubber splitting

oil leak around steering box

slight kink in near side front caliper brake pipe

some footpedal travel

some smoke emmision

Pass 15 Aug 2008 140,356 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 140,348 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake noisy when applied

Pass 31 Aug 2007 135,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 130,388 miles

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

steering box slight iol leak n/s/r back plate oil contaminated front hub balls slight oil leak o/s/r tyre slight bulge on inside wall

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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K353 HNV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 K353 HNV, 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

How do I check the history of K353 HNV?

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What year was K353 HNV registered?

K353 HNV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1993.

Is K353 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K353 HNV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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