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K382 VAY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

145,538 mi
Last recorded145,538 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK382 VAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 145,538 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 144,045 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 142,298 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 140,935 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 139,425 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 138,381 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 137,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 136,896 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 135,823 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 134,341 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 132,785 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 131,005 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 129,763 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2012 128,507 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 124,108 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 118,266 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 118,266 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 112,007 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 106,333 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 97,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion showing to front metal brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2007 97,398 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion showing to front metal brake pipes

Pass 24 May 2006 92,126 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 88,135 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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K382 VAY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 K382 VAY, 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

How do I check the history of K382 VAY?

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What year was K382 VAY registered?

K382 VAY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1993.

Is K382 VAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K382 VAY shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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