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K536 BNV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

245,136 mi
Last recorded245,136 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK536 BNV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 245,136 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2024 244,647 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 242,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 240,045 miles

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

slight play in steering box drop arm

Fail 17 Sep 2022 240,045 miles

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

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

slight play in steering box drop arm

Pass 4 Sep 2021 237,768 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 235,749 miles

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

Nearside Front slight wear in suspension pins

Pass 9 Sep 2019 233,427 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 233,427 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 232,950 miles

slight wear in n/s/f suspension

Fail 27 Dec 2017 232,950 miles

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

slight wear in n/s/f suspension

Pass 20 Dec 2016 228,635 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front slight wear in suspension pins

Pass 21 Dec 2015 223,291 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 216,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 216,664 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 208,948 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 208,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 201,429 miles

slight play both front wheels

slight play n/s/f shock absorber lower bush

Pass 12 Mar 2011 194,045 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 194,040 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 12 Mar 2010 188,027 miles

center cross member rotten

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

rear prop shaft rear uj worn

Pass 10 Mar 2009 179,995 miles

chassis cross member corroded

front numberplate starting to delaminate

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

slight play steering uj

unable to check brake pads

Pass 7 Mar 2008 171,030 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 171,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

cross member rusty and poor

o/s/f metal brake pipe rusty

stone chip in windscreen

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check brake pads

Pass 12 Mar 2007 164,739 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 164,739 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

both front metal brake pipes rusty

both rear metal brake pipes rusty

drivers seatbelt frayed

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

o/s/r back plate damp

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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K536 BNV 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 69.2%.

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 K536 BNV, 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 K536 BNV registered?

K536 BNV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1993.

Is K536 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K536 BNV shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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