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K368 ODL

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,521 mi
Last recorded145,521 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK368 ODL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 145,521 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 145,028 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 142,890 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 139,030 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

slight play in steering column

Fail 26 Oct 2022 138,995 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced central mount corroded through (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 136,228 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides corroded through (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 136,171 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced both sides corroded through (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 135,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive inner hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 135,100 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 134,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 133,658 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 129,165 miles

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 122,637 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 on axle (3.6.B.2c)

dif seal leaking

Fail 28 Jun 2016 122,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 on axle (3.6.B.2c)

dif seal leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2015 116,598 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front + rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2014 110,645 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2013 106,441 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 98,845 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside front swivel seals leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,928 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 97,187 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 96,188 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2009 96,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2008 95,534 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 95,533 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 94,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 93,515 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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K368 ODL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K368 ODL, 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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K368 ODL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1993.

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