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K448 NEJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,167 mi
Last recorded94,167 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK448 NEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 94,167 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 94,167 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bad /loose connection (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 94,126 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 94,126 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2023 93,980 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 93,907 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 93,614 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 92,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 92,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 92,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image dipping wrong way (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper not clearing on full sweep (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn 'A ' arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads worn ( inner and outer brake pad close on touching )

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

bonnet secondary safety catch missing

Pass 23 Jun 2015 90,078 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

exhaust system detorated

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Fail 19 Jun 2015 90,073 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

exhaust system detorated

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,132 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system detorated

near side front x member detorated

unable to acess conditionof front brake pads

Fail 17 Jun 2014 89,117 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system detorated

near side front x member detorated

unable to acess conditionof front brake pads

Pass 15 Jun 2013 88,004 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust system detorated

front no plate detorating

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Fail 12 Jun 2013 88,001 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c) DANGEROUS

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

front no plate detorating

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,900 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust system detorated front to rear

Fail 15 Jun 2012 86,786 miles

Offside Front Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust system detorated front to rear

Pass 24 May 2011 84,856 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat deteriorated

under bonnet bulk head corroded

Fail 24 May 2011 84,856 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

drivers seat deteriorated

under bonnet bulk head corroded

Pass 26 May 2010 81,437 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Fail 26 May 2010 81,437 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

unable to acess condition of front brake pads

Pass 21 May 2009 78,631 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil springs front and rear both sides have surface corrosion

drivers seat deterotated

engine has oil leak

front and rear wheel bearings both sides have slight play

rear suspension wish bone ball joint has slight play

Fail 19 May 2009 78,621 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

drivers seat deteriorated

rear suspension wish bone ball joint has slight play

Pass 28 May 2008 46,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 46,531 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 74,204 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 70,761 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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K448 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K448 NEJ, 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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K448 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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