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K58 NSL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,998 mi
Last recorded78,998 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK58 NSL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 78,998 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2026 78,998 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 76,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner holed

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 74,575 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))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 72,921 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion noted to front bulkhead below brake servo mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear noted across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 72,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y piece to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer and at repair to Y section (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion noted to front bulkhead below brake servo mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play forward joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear noted across tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 68,086 miles

Offside Swivel ball seal leaking oil slightly.

Fail 19 Feb 2021 68,086 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Swivel ball seal leaking oil slightly.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 64,458 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 64,458 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 61,104 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 61,098 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 57,479 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front head lamp bezel rusty

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both rears (6.2.B.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 57,479 miles

Rear reflector missing both rears (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front head lamp bezel rusty

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak slight oil leak ()

passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed both rears (6.2.B.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 57,050 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 57,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 56,496 miles

brake pipes and brake hose ferrules coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

Pass 11 Jul 2011 54,705 miles

o/s/rear bump stop missing

slight movement ato/s/front radius arm bush

slight wear at n/s/rear roll bar link bush

slight wear at steering damper bush

Fail 11 Jul 2011 54,695 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

o/s/rear bump stop missing

slight movement ato/s/front radius arm bush

slight wear at n/s/rear roll bar link bush

slight wear at steering damper bush

Pass 9 Jul 2010 52,743 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 52,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion at o/s/front out rigger

n/s/front footwell rotten

o/s/rear bump stop miising

rear discs pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,114 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 51,114 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 51,199 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 51,183 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside headlamp not of halogen type

Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,229 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 49,229 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,011 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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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K58 NSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 K58 NSL, 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 K58 NSL registered?

K58 NSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1993.

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