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K476 UJT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

53,239 mi
Last recorded53,239 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK476 UJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 53,239 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 52,000 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2025 52,000 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 49,987 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 49,983 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES GREASED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 48,645 miles

fully undersealed including fuel and brake pipes

Pass 22 Dec 2021 47,548 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated not allowing full check (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 46,548 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 45,236 miles

fully undersealed inc fuel and brake pipes

Fail 17 Dec 2019 45,235 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fully undersealed inc fuel and brake pipes

Pass 10 Dec 2018 42,428 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive front swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 39,045 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 39,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 36,597 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 32,817 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 26,861 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 22,017 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 21,281 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,611 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 19,476 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 18,745 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 17,388 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 16,662 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 16,077 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,718 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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K476 UJT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K476 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 K476 UJT?

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What year was K476 UJT registered?

K476 UJT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K476 UJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K476 UJT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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