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K386 UDD

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,892 mi
Last recorded123,892 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK386 UDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 123,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 120,672 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 120,604 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty Only n/s lights up. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 120,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Hazard warning switch faulty Only n/s lights up. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 120,305 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty

Fail 27 Jun 2023 120,301 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear prop shaft bearing excessively worn from transfer box to rear (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Brake drum contaminated axle oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Drag link 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 Rear Brake drum contaminated Brake drum contaminated axle oil leak (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Front Axle with loose fixing bolts Bolts for swivel flange lose (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Bulb holder faulty bulb not held securely (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working Bulb holder faulty (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Bulb holder faulty bulb not held securely (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty

Pass 24 Jun 2022 119,837 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 119,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 119,281 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 118,672 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 118,672 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2016 111,399 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,419 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 100,112 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 100,097 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,424 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general vehicle corrosion

Fail 4 Sep 2013 95,409 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

general vehicle corrosion

n/s/r hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 93,596 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general vehicle corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,473 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2010 83,675 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 77,150 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,780 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,032 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Mar 2007 72,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 70,094 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 70,090 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 UDD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K386 UDD, 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 K386 UDD registered?

K386 UDD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K386 UDD safe to buy?

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