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K503 TNL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

175,953 mi
Last recorded175,953 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK503 TNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2025 175,953 miles

Central Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X member outer & inner marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & outer marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced & outer marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 175,453 miles

Front bulk head and floors corroded

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

Fail 16 May 2024 175,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front bulk head and floors corroded

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 174,837 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 174,824 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis by bump stop chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 172,563 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 172,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting to front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x/member areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s/ab turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened on axle (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x/member areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength t/arm mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead areas (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis has been welded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 172,267 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced highly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 172,267 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member inner and outer skins (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure rear base mountings (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced highly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 169,254 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 169,253 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced trailing arm n/s/r front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced trailing arm o/s/r front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material likely to become detached under bonnet falling on turbo possible risk of fire (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 167,753 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2018 167,742 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near spring mount assembly. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded body corroded and incorrect repair. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Near spring mount assembly. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Position lamps do not operate separately from headlamps. MOT rules are not clear on this design.

Pass 16 Nov 2017 164,629 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body outrigger rusting away (6.1.A.1)

Rust holes in drivers floor

Fail 16 Nov 2017 164,629 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body outrigger rusting away (6.1.A.1)

Rust holes in drivers floor

Pass 8 Nov 2016 157,595 miles

Rust in drivers floor

Fail 4 Nov 2016 157,591 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front cross member bolts loose

Rust in drivers floor

Pass 3 Nov 2015 144,663 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 143,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 143,281 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2009 143,987 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 143,574 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 143,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 140,454 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 139,261 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 139,254 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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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K503 TNL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 K503 TNL, 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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K503 TNL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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