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K366 DNT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests34 (18 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

100,003 mi
Last recorded100,003 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK366 DNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 16 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 100,003 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 100,003 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL NOT WORKING. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 100,006 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced demountable cross tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 100,006 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bull bar (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower column u/j (2.2.2 (c))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced demountable cross tube (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 100,003 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 100,003 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn [rear joint] (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2020 100,004 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 100,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s + n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 May 2019 100,000 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s + n/s front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 100,009 miles

Body has slight corrosion centre bolt on member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 May 2018 100,009 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Body has slight corrosion centre bolt on member (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 100,007 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre cross member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 100,007 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Propshaft universal joint worn both joints ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 100,001 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 100,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) colum u/j (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 100,003 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 100,003 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 1 May 2014 100,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 100,008 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 2 May 2013 100,002 miles

o/s@n/s rear bump stops missing

Fail 26 Apr 2013 100,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

o/s@n/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 27 Apr 2012 100,005 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 100,005 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 100,004 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 100,004 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 100,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 100,004 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 98,204 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 98,204 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 94,632 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 94,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 90,445 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 90,443 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2006 86,463 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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K366 DNT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 K366 DNT, 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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K366 DNT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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