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K57 DBL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

126,451 mi
Last recorded126,451 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK57 DBL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 126,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 124,619 miles

Exhaust downpipe corroded.

Fail 22 Nov 2024 124,619 miles

Exhaust downpipe corroded.

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 122,797 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 120,782 miles

Tyres perished .

Pass 7 Dec 2021 118,137 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 117,439 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 116,327 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 116,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 114,859 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 112,535 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 111,398 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 111,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 110,606 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 108,723 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 107,270 miles

power steering box damp

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 3 Dec 2012 106,241 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perished

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished and splitting

Fail 26 Nov 2012 106,209 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perished

nearside front and offside rear tyres perished and splitting

Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,204 miles

front indicator lenes faded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 103,557 miles

o/side front tyre cut

o/side windscreen chiped

Pass 4 Sep 2009 101,110 miles

Front windscreen chipped .

Pass 18 Aug 2008 98,597 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 95,661 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 92,431 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 92,431 miles

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

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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K57 DBL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K57 DBL, 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 K57 DBL registered?

K57 DBL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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