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K557 JDU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

190,007 mi
Last recorded190,007 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 190,007 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 187,490 miles

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

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

chassis corrosion repair

corrosion to chassis, hard to thumb pressure

Pass 26 May 2023 184,354 miles

Nearside Rear chassis corrosion

Offside Rear chassis corrosion

Rear corrosion repair to chassis

Pass 6 Jun 2022 180,705 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tramp bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in sphere suspension

Offside Front steering damper free play at offside bush

chassis corrosion

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 6 Jun 2022 180,705 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tramp bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in sphere suspension

Offside Front steering damper free play at offside bush

chassis corrosion

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Offside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 176,166 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive coil spring holder (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper coil spring holder

exhaust rubber bush missing

slight oil leak

Fail 28 May 2021 175,964 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring holder (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive coil spring holder (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust rubber bush missing

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2020 171,500 miles

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

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

corrosion repair to chassis

Fail 16 Jun 2020 171,500 miles

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

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

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

corrosion repair to chassis

Pass 28 May 2019 166,274 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 160,652 miles

Lower centre crossmember corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 155,782 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 155,685 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked Support arm mounting (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Fron axle support bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering idler (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock mount area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 150,536 miles

Offside Step damage

Fail 6 Jun 2016 150,517 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Battery box corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Step damage

Fail 6 Jun 2015 145,052 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to centeral chassis brace, not part of main chassis structure.

near side center, corrosion to bottom of battery box.

Pass 6 Jun 2015 145,052 miles

corrosion to centeral chassis brace, not part of main chassis structure.

near side center, corrosion to bottom of battery box.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 139,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 134,447 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2012 128,961 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 122,706 miles

slight play front uj joint

Pass 7 Jun 2010 117,005 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 111,227 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 105,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 100,490 miles

advise corrosion on both center body mounts but not testable due to multiple body mount system

Pass 16 May 2006 96,218 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 96,218 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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 JDU 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 74.1%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU registered?

K557 JDU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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