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K535 VOD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,117 mi
Last recorded134,117 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK535 VOD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 134,117 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 134,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working when side light is on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 134,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working when side light is on (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring with an unsafe modification not seated in the correct place (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 127,652 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 127,624 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing Steering arm joint (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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))

Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,478 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 125,897 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 168,504 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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K535 VOD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K535 VOD, 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 K535 VOD registered?

K535 VOD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K535 VOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K535 VOD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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