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K557 HRA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

193,084 mi
Last recorded193,084 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK557 HRA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 193,084 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust shortened may cause fumes in cabin

viscous fan weak

Fail 28 Nov 2025 193,084 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust shortened may cause fumes in cabin

viscous fan weak

Pass 22 Nov 2024 191,641 miles

Front viscous fan weak

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

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

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

exhaust shortened may cause fumes in cabin.

parking brake slight travel.

Fail 18 Nov 2024 191,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front viscous fan weak

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

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

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

exhaust shortened may cause fumes in cabin.

parking brake slight travel.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 189,850 miles

Exhaust noisy poss. fumes enter car due to being half the length (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 189,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam due to faulty switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy poss. fumes enter car due to being half the length (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 188,550 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded but not weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 187,467 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight surface rust bottom side of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2020 185,686 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 185,686 miles

Front Steering locking device missing both track rod end castle nuts not pinned up (2.1.3 (d))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 183,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 183,488 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 177,897 miles

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

rear diff top ball joint stabiliser has slight play

Fail 18 Jul 2018 177,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

rear diff top ball joint stabiliser has slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2017 177,209 miles

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Uj flange to diff ()

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 177,174 miles

Front registration plate obscured fitted with black cable ties (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Track bar (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear outrigger to body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger to body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement clockwise direction binding (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Uj flange to diff ()

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 175,200 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 172,722 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 172,722 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 171,899 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 171,084 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 170,639 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 159,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 149,275 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 141,297 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 127,661 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 109,753 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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K557 HRA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K557 HRA, 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 K557 HRA registered?

K557 HRA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K557 HRA shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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