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K491 UTT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,163 mi
Last recorded118,163 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK491 UTT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 118,163 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake low effort but locked

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,850 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front hocky stick bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 111,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 107,795 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2023 107,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 104,263 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,182 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 97,983 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 95,818 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A FRAME (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,826 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 92,826 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 91,118 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 88,569 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub oil seal has slight leak

all four tyres perishing

vehicle underside has been undersealed

Pass 16 Jun 2015 88,511 miles

nearside front swivel hub has slight seepage

tyres perishing but not excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2014 88,479 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,466 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 88,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,453 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 88,418 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 88,369 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 88,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 84,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 77,114 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 77,114 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 67,727 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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K491 UTT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K491 UTT, 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 K491 UTT?

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What year was K491 UTT registered?

K491 UTT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1993.

Is K491 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K491 UTT shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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