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K505 DEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,228 mi
Last recorded129,228 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK505 DEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2026 129,228 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached king pin (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2025 126,598 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 121,047 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 119,105 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 116,467 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 114,328 miles

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 114,316 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower foot panel to inner arch holeld (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering foot panel under drivers pedals (6.1.A.1)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four brake caliper pistons pitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 122,387 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 172,327 miles

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 26 Apr 2014 168,334 miles

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 168,334 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 168,205 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 163,342 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Dirt present to under side

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 154,851 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 152,182 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 147,176 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 147,154 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 142,344 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 138,626 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 125,311 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 125,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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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K505 DEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K505 DEC, 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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What year was K505 DEC registered?

K505 DEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K505 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K505 DEC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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