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K536 VUT

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

175,416 mi
Last recorded175,416 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK536 VUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 175,416 miles
Pass 26 May 2025 175,370 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 175,330 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2022 175,320 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 175,284 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 175,061 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 174,913 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 174,572 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 172,581 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 168,385 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 165,730 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 161,163 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 153,288 miles

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

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

slight play in n/side and o/side front hubs

Fail 10 Apr 2008 153,278 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

no rear rear seats fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2007 140,921 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s front brake pipe beginning to get rusty,clean and paint

rear exhaust section getting rusty

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from front diff

Pass 25 Apr 2006 130,599 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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K536 VUT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 VUT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K536 VUT registered?

K536 VUT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1993.

Is K536 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K536 VUT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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