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K415 EMS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,349 mi
Last recorded156,349 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK415 EMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 156,349 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2026 156,349 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 155,132 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 5 Oct 2023 146,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has slight corrosion on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 141,609 miles

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front shaft rear most joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear shaft rear most joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 141,609 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play front shaft rear most joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear shaft rear most joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 138,620 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 136,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small crack in front exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 131,294 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 126,842 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 126,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin insecure axle reaction bar slack (2.4.G.3a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 124,756 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f drop link upper and lower atachments loose

Fail 26 Jun 2014 124,755 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f drop link upper and lower atachments loose

Pass 18 Jun 2013 120,223 miles

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

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 114,550 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 112,805 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 111,484 miles

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 111,484 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 106,272 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 106,259 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 99,827 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Jul 2007 99,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 93,275 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 93,275 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K415 EMS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K415 EMS, 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 K415 EMS registered?

K415 EMS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 June 1993.

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