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K385 TRT

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

91,074 mi
Last recorded91,074 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK385 TRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 91,074 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 90,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 89,791 miles

Front Both swivel hubs leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 89,791 miles

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

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

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

Front Both swivel hubs leaking

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 89,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

complete chassis rusty

Fail 25 Jan 2021 89,730 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

complete chassis rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2019 89,057 miles

Front Front bumper rusted.

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead area rusted. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 87,848 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 87,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front chassis outrigger starting to corrode

Nearside Front suspension turret corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 3 May 2016 87,444 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front chassis outrigger starting to corrode

Nearside Front suspension turret corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 86,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

hand brake lever stiff

Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,341 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 83,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 81,571 miles

both front axle swivel joint oil seals leaking

offside front axle swivel joint has play

Fail 30 Mar 2012 81,571 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front axle swivel joint oil seals leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 80,354 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 80,354 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,225 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 76,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 76,059 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 72,316 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,167 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 65,808 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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K385 TRT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K385 TRT, 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 K385 TRT registered?

K385 TRT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K385 TRT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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