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K565 OCT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

115,203 mi
Last recorded115,203 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK565 OCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 115,203 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 112,326 miles

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

front prop shaft has play in slider

Pass 25 Sep 2023 111,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 111,862 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 111,862 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 111,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play swivel joint on hub has minor play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 111,509 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe holed and leaking gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play swivel joint on hub has minor play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 110,830 miles

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

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

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

general corrosion around floors and bulkhead

window screen wipers don't stop in the parked position

Fail 7 Sep 2020 100,781 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock-absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

general corrosion around floors and bulkhead

Pass 7 Sep 2019 109,680 miles

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

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

Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 108,106 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 108,088 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 106,664 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 106,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 105,396 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 105,367 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot brake area (3.3.A.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 103,919 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 102,100 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 102,100 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 99,609 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 96,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,161 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 93,091 miles

Centre Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

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

Rear out riggers corroded to excess

Pass 17 Aug 2010 90,777 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 88,331 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 88,256 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 86,031 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 83,283 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 80,556 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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K565 OCT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 K565 OCT, 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 K565 OCT registered?

K565 OCT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K565 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K565 OCT shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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