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K376 UJT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,394 mi
Last recorded165,394 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK376 UJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2022 165,394 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Front bumper badly corroded

Offside body mount corroded

oil pipe close to the steering column

Pass 23 Feb 2021 163,204 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all 4 lenses detierated in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear tail box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

corrosion at bottom of windscreen

osr nsf nsr steps corroded

steering wheel foams dethatched at top

Pass 25 Feb 2020 162,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section & badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Long footbrake travel

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 162,562 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section & badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Long footbrake travel

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 162,080 miles

large amount of travel in brake pedal before foot brake is applied

Pass 8 Sep 2017 161,659 miles

Ball joint has slight play Intermediate drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 161,658 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Ball joint has slight play control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal has slight travel before foot brake is applied

Fail 21 Aug 2017 161,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play control arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal has slight travel before brakes are applied

Pass 4 Jun 2016 161,154 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis n/s/r body mounting bolts missing (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2016 161,154 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis n/s/r body mounting bolts missing (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 159,487 miles

Brake pedal has a lot of travel but not enough to warrant a failure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 159,487 miles

Brake pedal has a lot of travel but not enough to warrant a failure

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 156,002 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 153,863 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 153,863 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 151,544 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 151,311 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 151,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 147,238 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 147,081 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front bull bar in poor condition

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

N/S/R door will not open

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 137,468 miles

both rear shockers poor

brake pedal long

slight play in stearing

Pass 21 Apr 2009 126,953 miles

bonnet pull handle broken

clutch pedal rubber is missing

dipstick tube is insecure in engine block

front radius arm bushes are going soft

nearside rear door will not open from outside

no seat belts fitted to rear inwards facing seats

offside front window regulator is faulty

park brake linkage is worn

Fail 21 Apr 2009 126,953 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

bonnet pull handle broken

clutch pedal rubber is missing

dipstick tube is insecure in engine block

front radius arm bushes are going soft

nearside rear door will not open from outside

no seat belts fitted to rear inwards facing seats

offside front window regulator is faulty

park brake linkage is worn

Pass 15 Apr 2008 113,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front headlamp reflector badly corroded,, beam pattern is ok

rear inwards facing bench seats are not fitted with seat belts

Fail 15 Apr 2008 113,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside front headlamp reflector badly corroded,, beam pattern is ok

rear inwards facing bench seats are not fitted with seat belts

Pass 27 Apr 2007 100,088 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

power steering belt worn but in working order

Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,659 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 88,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K376 UJT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K376 UJT, 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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K376 UJT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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