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K473 UJT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

37,908 mi
Last recorded37,908 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK473 UJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 37,908 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 37,772 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 37,608 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 37,130 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 36,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 36,137 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 35,904 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 35,770 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 35,540 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 35,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 35,109 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 34,650 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 34,092 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 33,440 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,083 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 30,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 29,376 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 27,799 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,154 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 24,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,506 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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K473 UJT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 K473 UJT, 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

How do I check the history of K473 UJT?

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What year was K473 UJT registered?

K473 UJT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K473 UJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K473 UJT shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K473 UJT have outstanding finance?

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