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K386 RHR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

105,974 mi
Last recorded105,974 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK386 RHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 105,974 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/r inner hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle stabiliser arm o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 5 Aug 2026 105,974 miles

Offside 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive o/s/r inner hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front axle stabiliser arm o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 1 Aug 2025 105,161 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s/r inner hub seal leaking

reverse light not working

Pass 30 Jul 2024 103,978 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stabiliser arm o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking(inner)

n/s/r outer hub seal slight leak

o/s/f hub seal leaking(inner)

Fail 24 Jul 2024 103,978 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stabiliser arm o/s bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

n/s/f hub seal leaking(inner)

n/s/r outer hub seal slight leak

o/s/f hub seal leaking(inner)

Pass 7 Aug 2023 102,511 miles

Front Tractor seals leaking

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ladder Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 101,191 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

n/s mirror glass broken

one centre exhaust rubber broken

Fluid leak, but not excessive o/s/f/ hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 101,191 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken showing a white light to the rear (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive o/s/f/ hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

n/s mirror glass broken

one centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 26 Jul 2021 100,146 miles

A frame ball joint dust cover poor

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Offside Front tractor joint seal leaking

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking

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

corrosion by steering shaft and brake servo

Fail 26 Jul 2021 100,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

A frame ball joint dust cover poor

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear halfshaft oil seal leaking

Offside Front tractor joint seal leaking

Offside Rear half shaft oil seal leaking

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

corrosion by steering shaft and brake servo

Pass 22 Jul 2020 98,552 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 96,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 96,591 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement chassis bush on trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 93,915 miles

damage to the o/s/f wing no sharp edges

vehicles chassis is slightly rusty

Pass 2 Aug 2017 90,899 miles

both headlamp aims are on the lower limits

brake pedal rubber is worn

exhaust system is quite rusty and small blow

front number plate is damaged

large split on the inner side wall of the o/s/f tyre

o/s/f hub swivel is leaking grease

o/s/f wing damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,892 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front spring turrets (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis near spring mounts both sides (2.4.A.3)

both headlamp aims are on the lower limits

brake pedal rubber is worn

exhaust system is quite rusty and small blow

front number plate is damaged

large split on the inner side wall of the o/s/f tyre

n/s/f hub is leaking grease on the wheel not on the brakes

o/s/f hub swivel is leaking grease

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2016 87,044 miles

both headlamp aims on lower limits

crash damage too the o/s/f no sharp edges

front number plate is damaged

transfer box is weeping oil

Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,044 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak off pipes leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both headlamp aims on lower limits

crash damage too the o/s/f no sharp edges

front number plate is damaged

transfer box is weeping oil

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,184 miles

damage to the o/s/f wing

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is damaged

slight play in the n/s/f lower swivel

Fail 17 Jul 2015 85,184 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

damage to the o/s/f wing

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is damaged

slight play in the n/s/f lower swivel

Pass 21 Jul 2014 83,009 miles

body damage to the o/s/f of the vehicle

fuel tank cradle is very rusty

hand brake travel is high

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

slight play in the n/s/f lower swivel

slight play in the o/s/f upper swivel

Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate is damaged

fuel tank cradle is quite rusty

handbrake has a lot of travel

n/s/r bump stop is missing

Fail 17 Jul 2013 79,306 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate is damaged

fuel tank cradle is quite rusty

handbrake has a lot of travel

n/s/r bump stop is missing

steering arm is bent

Pass 25 Jul 2012 76,268 miles

damage to the n/s/f and o/s/f of the vehicle

front number plate is damaged

n/s track rod end dust boot is cracking and splitting

o/s/f brake pipe is a little rusty

rear diff is leaking oil

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2012 76,268 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

damage to the n/s/f and o/s/f of the vehicle

front number plate is damaged

n/s track rod end dust boot is cracking and splitting

o/s/f brake pipe is a little rusty

rear diff is leaking oil

rear of the vehicles chassis is quite rusty

Pass 15 Jul 2011 73,146 miles

bonnet release cable is broken

engine is leaking oil

fuel tank under tray is very rusty

rear axle is leaking oil

vehicle is quite rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2011 73,146 miles

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

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 Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

bonnet release cable is broken

engine is leaking oil

fuel tank under tray is very rusty

rear axle is leaking oil

vehicle is quite rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,699 miles

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

evidence of accident damage to /o/s/f of vehicle

Fail 30 Jul 2010 70,699 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

evidence of accident damage to /o/s/f of vehicle

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,260 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 67,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both rear brake back plates oil leak ??

rear no/plate poor

Pass 15 Jul 2008 63,135 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 59,242 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 54,606 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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K386 RHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 K386 RHR, 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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K386 RHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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