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K468 DUR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

213,816 mi
Last recorded213,816 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK468 DUR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 213,816 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 210,516 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm rear bushes deteriated both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A-frame joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security a-frame mounting area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 207,614 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 204,637 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 204,618 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in drivers floor

Fail 20 Feb 2023 204,610 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 not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

corrosion in drivers floor

Pass 16 Feb 2022 202,201 miles

condition of drivers floor

Fail 14 Feb 2022 202,195 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Direction indicator not working tell-tale (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

condition of drivers floor

Pass 25 Jan 2021 199,316 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 199,270 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened torn (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 193,352 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 192,362 miles

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

long travel on parking brake lever

offside and nearside rear chassis very rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2019 192,362 miles

Central Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

long travel on parking brake lever

offside and nearside rear chassis very rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2017 189,505 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear d bush slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in windscreen

drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

rear bump stops missing

Fail 23 Jun 2017 189,505 miles

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

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear d bush slight play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chips in windscreen

drivers seatbelt slightly damaged

rear bump stops missing

Pass 22 Jun 2015 186,027 miles

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

long travel on parking brake lever, advise adjusting

rear axle bump stops missing

stone chip in windscreen

windscreen slightly opaque on bottom edge

Fail 22 Jun 2015 186,027 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

long travel on parking brake lever, advise adjusting

rear axle bump stops missing

stone chip in windscreen

windscreen slightly opaque on bottom edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 182,527 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

rear axle bump stops missing

Fail 11 Jul 2014 182,527 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

long travel on parking brake lever

rear axle bump stops missing

Pass 2 Jul 2013 171,367 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2013 171,366 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 166,907 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 166,907 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 May 2011 162,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 162,362 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 158,335 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 152,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 152,592 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 145,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 134,054 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 127,039 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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K468 DUR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 K468 DUR, 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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K468 DUR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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