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K371 BAJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

109,929 mi
Last recorded109,929 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK371 BAJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 109,929 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 109,929 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm onto axle, bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame/panhard arms forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 108,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame/panhard arms forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,421 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 105,409 miles

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis for rear axle support bar chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring mouting various sections chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis trailing arm mounting chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring mounting chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis trailing arm mounting chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head steering mounting chalked (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis steering box mounting chalked various sections (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis spring mounting/towbar mounting point chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting chassis chalked various sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis chalked (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo manifold pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 30 Jun 2022 103,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 103,616 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 101,402 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 101,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 100,066 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 98,272 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 95,237 miles

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Hubs leaking oil , not on disc at present. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 95,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near steering fixing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment U/j from steering box. (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Holed and freyed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Hubs leaking oil , not on disc at present. (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 92,250 miles

Oil leak ()

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Offside Rear + nearside front hub oil seals leaking.

Front suspension mount brackets to axle corroding.

Offside Front bottom shock absorber bush deteriorating.

Fail 20 Jun 2017 92,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower plate mounts (2.4.A.3)

Front suspension mount brackets to axle corroding.

Offside Front bottom shock absorber bush deteriorating.

Offside Rear + nearside front hub oil seals leaking.

Oil leak ()

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

play in n/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 28 Jun 2016 88,571 miles

Oil leak from engine and slight leak from steering box

Slight leak from offside rear hub seal

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,485 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 80,485 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 79,573 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,278 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake imbalance high at 68%

Fail 15 Nov 2012 78,278 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake imbalance high at 68%

Fail 14 Nov 2011 77,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

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

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

Rear brake imbalance high

Pass 14 Nov 2011 77,042 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand

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

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

Rear brake imbalance high

Fail 3 Dec 2010 75,935 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 75,935 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2009 74,559 miles

adv underside of vehicle heavily waxoyled

Pass 2 Dec 2008 73,330 miles

adv chassis with some corrosion

adv exhaust corroded

adv front and rear axles with some corrosion

adv underside waxoyled

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 72,325 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 72,325 miles

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

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

NOTE chassis/brake pipes /suspension etc completely covered in waxoil

adv coil springs corroded

adv o/s front sphere slight oil leak

adv some play in o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Dec 2006 70,959 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 70,927 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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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K371 BAJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 K371 BAJ, 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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K371 BAJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 February 1993.

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