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K374 UDD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

135,521 mi
Last recorded135,521 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK374 UDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 135,521 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 135,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 135,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 134,518 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 134,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 133,450 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 133,450 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak and prop shaft universal joint condition (1.2.1 (g))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

vehicle locking up in reverse

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 132,372 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING

Offside Rear DRUM / BACK PLATE DAMP

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 132,372 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Side repeater not working nearside and offside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING

Offside Rear DRUM / BACK PLATE DAMP

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively BOTH FRONT AND BOTH REAR (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 131,159 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid low

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

fuel tank damp

Fail 23 Feb 2021 131,159 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on front axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake fluid low

brake pedal rubber worn

engine oil leak

fuel tank damp

Pass 21 Feb 2020 129,303 miles

FUEL TANK AREA DAMP / NO VISIBLE SIGN OF LEAK AT PRESENT

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

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 129,303 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position RELEASE CABLE NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Position lamp not working NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX DROP ARM (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FUEL TANK AREA DAMP / NO VISIBLE SIGN OF LEAK AT PRESENT

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

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT DAMAGED

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE DAMP

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 126,227 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED

Fail 18 Feb 2019 126,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Towbar has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting CROSS MEMBER IN SEVERAL PLACES (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected FORWARD (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected REARWARD (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE REAR REFLECTOR DAMAGED

OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT WEBBING DAMAGED

Pass 21 Feb 2018 122,606 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 117,710 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 117,698 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear axle steady ball joint worn

Pass 29 Feb 2016 112,684 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 112,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 103,687 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 106,866 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,715 miles

steering damper bush worn

Fail 14 Feb 2014 100,692 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering damper bush worn

Pass 18 Feb 2013 93,464 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 93,451 miles

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

Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 88,301 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 88,295 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,141 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 85,141 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 78,649 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 75,515 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 71,936 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 71,936 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 69,082 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 69,082 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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K374 UDD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

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 K374 UDD, 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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K374 UDD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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