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K408 KYB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,651 mi
Last recorded62,651 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 KYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 62,651 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 62,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 62,069 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 61,514 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 60,979 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 60,673 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,358 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 58,110 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 58,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,257 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,573 miles

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

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

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015 51,901 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 51,466 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 27 Jun 2012 50,629 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 50,629 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 49,485 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 49,485 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,151 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 46,598 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 46,595 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 May 2008 45,276 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 43,776 miles

bull bar insecure

Pass 26 Apr 2006 41,810 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 41,810 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

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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K408 KYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 K408 KYB, 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

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What year was K408 KYB registered?

K408 KYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1993.

Is K408 KYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K408 KYB shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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