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K359 OAB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,146 mi
Last recorded124,146 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK359 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 124,146 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside rear brake slight binding

Fail 27 Mar 2026 124,143 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft, rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

nearside rear brake slight binding

Pass 13 Jan 2023 124,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bearing slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

offside hub seal slightly leaking

reverse light not working

Pass 3 May 2019 118,374 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

nearside front hub seal slight leaking

rear diff slight oil leak

reverse light not working

Fail 29 Apr 2019 118,370 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint insecure lower uj bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

nearside front hub seal slight leaking

rear diff slight oil leak

reverse light not working

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,569 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2017 108,401 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 99,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 96,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 95,775 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 92,274 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,860 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 89,438 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 88,038 miles

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

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

front propshaft joint has slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2008 86,876 miles

steering box has slight misting of oil

Pass 5 Mar 2007 85,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 84,543 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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K359 OAB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K359 OAB, 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 K359 OAB registered?

K359 OAB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1993.

Is K359 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K359 OAB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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