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K373 YFC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

175,451 mi
Last recorded175,451 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK373 YFC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 175,451 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 175,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated diff oil on disc (1.1.14 (b))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 171,817 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 171,817 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 167,306 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 167,306 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 161,257 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 161,243 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2021 151,890 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 151,890 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 151,848 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm bottom steering box ball joint worn/play and castle nut loose???? (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive also front diff leak!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

power steering belt noise recommend replaced

Pass 27 Nov 2020 147,038 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 147,038 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 145,375 miles

bulkhead corroded

chassi corroded thin in places

front and rear axle mounting brackets corroded

rear chassi crossmember corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2014 145,375 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

bulkhead corroded

chassi corroded thin in places

front and rear axle mounting brackets corroded

rear chassi crossmember corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2013 141,723 miles

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

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

brakes and suspensin components corroded

bulkhead and chassy corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2012 135,164 miles

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

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

bulk head corroded

rear chassy corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2012 135,164 miles

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

bulk head corroded

Pass 27 May 2011
Fail 11 May 2011

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

corrosion off side bulk head

Pass 27 Apr 2009 122,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 118,028 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 113,296 miles

Drop arm ball joint gaiter detached

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 113,294 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

DROP ARM BALL JOINT GAITER DETACHED

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 2 Mar 2006 108,153 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 108,153 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 YFC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K373 YFC, 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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K373 YFC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1993.

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