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K578 MCA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,965 mi
Last recorded214,965 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK578 MCA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2026 214,965 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to excessive corrosion on lower spring mounts (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive leak from rear silencer (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Leak from both swivel hubs

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

Rear Differential leak

Pass 14 Mar 2025 213,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front swivel hub leak

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 212,023 miles

Nearside Front swivel joint seal leaking

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 210,469 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 210,469 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 208,795 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 208,795 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 207,142 miles

Corrosion to underbody

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 205,252 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 205,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2019 204,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre VERY badly cracked and nail in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracked

Fail 8 Apr 2019 204,123 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S - Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre VERY badly cracked and nail in tread

Nearside Mid body fixing bolts loose

Nearside Rear Tyre badly cracked

Offside Rear 'A' Frame front mount cutter damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2018 203,958 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 203,851 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 203,851 miles

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 203,265 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2015 203,265 miles

Battery insecure battery box corroded (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 202,541 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 201,634 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 201,598 miles

Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

battery box corroded

rear bump stops missing

Fail 24 Oct 2012 199,618 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 199,618 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 197,571 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 96,310 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 96,300 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Apr 2009 94,891 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 87,142 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,384 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 15 Apr 2006 63,865 miles

chasis corroded in various places

steering box drop arm ball joint rubber come adrift

Pass 19 Dec 2005 63,953 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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K578 MCA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K578 MCA, 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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K578 MCA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1993.

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