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K353 OOT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

45,808 mi
Last recorded45,808 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 45,808 miles

Brake master cylinder beginning to corrode.

Pass 8 Sep 2025 45,352 miles

Brake master cylinder beginning to corrode.

Pass 29 Aug 2024 45,304 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 45,204 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 45,140 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 44,868 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 44,639 miles

No rear seats fitted to vehicle at time of test.

Rear Slight oil leak from rear diff pinion seal.

Pass 29 Aug 2019 44,378 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 44,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking lift pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 44,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 43,296 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 43,046 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 43,046 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,400 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 40,745 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 40,745 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 39,219 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 38,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,108 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 38,108 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,771 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,399 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 35,942 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 33,525 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 32,920 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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K353 OOT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 OOT, 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 OOT?

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What year was K353 OOT registered?

K353 OOT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1993.

Is K353 OOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K353 OOT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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