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K373 SUY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,804 mi
Last recorded90,804 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK373 SUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 90,804 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2025 90,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 89,684 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 87,769 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 86,348 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 85,567 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 84,870 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 83,246 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,247 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 80,733 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 79,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,979 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 224,365 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 226,134 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 218,225 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 218,225 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 145,999 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 145,998 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 139,197 miles

off road suspension and tyres fitted

oil ,leaks

play in rear drive shafts

rear seats have been removed

Pass 10 Mar 2009 134,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 134,971 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 134,962 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 118,504 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 115,256 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 108,472 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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K373 SUY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K373 SUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K373 SUY registered?

K373 SUY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K373 SUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K373 SUY shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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