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K561 VUT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,954 mi
Last recorded68,954 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK561 VUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 68,954 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 both forward bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 both forward bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 68,953 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 both forward bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 both forward bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 68,538 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 68,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,431 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 66,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,175 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 62,793 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,296 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 61,279 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 59,653 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,990 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

osr tyre & both fronts cracking quite badly but no cords visable at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,407 miles

both front & osr tyres cracking

both swivel joint seals leaking slightly

Fail 17 Apr 2015 56,367 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

both front & osr tyres cracking

both swivel joint seals leaking slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2014 54,476 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 52,501 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front inner pads about 4mm

osf sidelight slightly dim

Fail 22 Apr 2013 52,501 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front inner pads about 4mm

osf sidelight slightly dim

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 50,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both swivel joints on leaking

osf sidelight slightly dim

steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 28 Apr 2011 48,516 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,790 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front axle seals damp.

front inner pads about 4mm

slight engine oil leak.

slight transfer box oil leak.

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,624 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,654 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 42,644 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 40,431 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 38,116 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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K561 VUT 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 76.9%.

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 K561 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 K561 VUT registered?

K561 VUT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K561 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K561 VUT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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