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K377 XFF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,449 mi
Last recorded161,449 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK377 XFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 161,449 miles

Front SLIGHT DIFF OIL LEAK

Nearside Front BULK HEAD CORRODED BUT NOT WITHIN PRESCRIBED AREA

Nearside Rear SLIGHT DIFF OIL LEAK

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S & O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S & O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 161,164 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front AXEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front N/S & O/S FOOTWELL CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BONNET (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear AXEL HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Fail 20 Apr 2021 161,164 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front AXEL SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front N/S & O/S FOOTWELL CORRODED BUT OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREA

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive UNDER BONNET (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear AXEL HAS SLIGHT OIL LEAK

Pass 27 Jun 2019 159,627 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 159,613 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure both (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 154,991 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 154,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2018 154,832 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rear facing ball joint excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure 1/4 bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all along chassis front to back near braking and steering suspension prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure 1/4 bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced all along chassis front to back near braking and steering suspension prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability panned rod bushes both ends (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering all chassis and vehicle not fit for road DANGEROUS (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2017 153,631 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 153,631 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function shock anchorage to axle corroded (2.7.2a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail front to rear central (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger to chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail front to rear central (6.1.B.2)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint front of rear propshaft (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2016 152,788 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

hand brake on limit 16%

Pass 15 Jul 2015 152,026 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 151,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 150,419 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 148,163 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 129,538 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 123,939 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 122,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 119,568 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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K377 XFF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 K377 XFF, 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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What year was K377 XFF registered?

K377 XFF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 January 1993.

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