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K513 RGE

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

149,074 mi
Last recorded149,074 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK513 RGE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 149,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer various leaks and fouling tyre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle support bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

bulkhead and floors corroded

oil leaks

Fail 11 Sep 2026 149,006 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer various leaks and fouling tyre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front door frame insecure

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle support bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

bulkhead and floors corroded

oil leaks

rear lower spring cups corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2025 145,180 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF AND OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BATTYERY BOX AND SURROUNDING AREAS CORRODED/HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 145,177 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BRAKE SERVO MOUNTING AREA CORRODED AND HOLED (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side NSR AND OSR (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

GEARBOX OIL LEAK

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NSF AND OSF (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BATTYERY BOX AND SURROUNDING AREAS CORRODED/HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 140,719 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 140,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 136,140 miles

OSF seatbelt casing missing, but still operable

coolant leak?

oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2023 136,132 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has excessive play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

OSF seatbelt casing missing, but still operable

coolant leak?

oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2022 131,815 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,272 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front diff n/s/f seal leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2020 124,435 miles

front o/s/f axle hub seal small oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2020 124,346 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front o/s/f axle hub seal small oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,652 miles

Power steering pipes corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 120,650 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount breaking up! (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected Sticker on upper screen (across from NS and OS) (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipes corroded

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 116,004 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 116,000 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle corroded by panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety oil leaking form gearbox into handbrake drum (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 114,965 miles

Oil leak

both front hub seals slight leak

steering damper bush has wear

Pass 27 Jul 2016 114,934 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

STEERING DROP ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,765 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

both hub seals have slight leak

steering drop arm has slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2014 114,558 miles

Oil leak

both hub seals have slight leak

steering drop arm joint has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2013 114,259 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2012 114,029 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

bothfront hub seals slight leak

Fail 28 Jul 2012 114,027 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

bothfront hub seals slight leak

Pass 3 Aug 2011 113,160 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front swivel joints weeping+slightly pitted

both front wheels contact raduis arms slightly on full steering lock

fuel cap damaged but ok

Fail 29 Jul 2011 113,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both front swivel joints weeping+slightly pitted

both front wheels contact raduis arms slightly on full steering lock

fuel cap damaged but ok

Pass 31 Jul 2010 109,686 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,589 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 82,499 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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K513 RGE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K513 RGE, 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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K513 RGE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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