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K364 XJX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK364 XJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 100,000 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 100,000 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 100,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 100,000 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2020 100,000 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle NSR brake weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in surface corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2019 100,000 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2019 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,000 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear and offside rear radius arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 100,000 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front chassis lower face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front shock absorber mounting strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear chassis lower face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis forward face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front chassis lower face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front shock absorber mounting strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear chassis lower face (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nearside front radius arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear crossmember inner face (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear crossmember lower face (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear chassis lower face (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis lower face (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired nearside front swivel (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear and offside rear radius arm mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 100,000 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 100,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,000 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 100,000 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated number plate broken that does not show code (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front chassis close to suspension mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working at all (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings top an bottom of chassis close to rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to front suspension (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working at all (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings close to rear suspension (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak engine oil

Pass 18 Feb 2016 100,000 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 100,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 10,000 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Dec 2014 100,000 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 100,000 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 100,000 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leaking from off side rear hub

Reverse light inop

Pass 18 Sep 2012 98,437 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 98,437 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 95,861 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 95,861 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 94,343 miles

Oil leak

oil leaking from n/s & o/s front hub seals.

Fail 2 Jul 2010 94,343 miles

Centre Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

oil leaking from n/s & o/s front hub seals.

Pass 10 Jun 2009 92,002 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 92,002 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

cluch pedal ruber missing

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 27 May 2008 90,352 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 89,522 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 89,552 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 87,800 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 87,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front track rod end ball joint rubber boot split

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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K364 XJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K364 XJX, 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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K364 XJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 June 1993.

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