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K592 HAO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

91,942 mi
Last recorded91,942 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK592 HAO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 91,942 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 88,776 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced slightly corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer where pipe comes out (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked at the bottom (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 86,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Forward of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 86,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Forward of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rear (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 82,496 miles

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

chassis corroded throughout but not holed

Fail 15 Sep 2022 82,496 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

chassis corroded throughout but not holed

Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside 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 25 Sep 2020 80,756 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 80,756 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Hub seal leaking

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,813 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 78,813 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,319 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 78,319 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,389 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 77,373 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting And offside rear chassis and crossmember (6.6.6)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 75,973 miles

front and rear crossmembers corroding

Pass 18 Apr 2015 74,256 miles

Oil leak

rear crossmember corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,284 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 72,228 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 70,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 70,780 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,439 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 67,324 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 65,557 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 65,547 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,487 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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K592 HAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 K592 HAO, 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 K592 HAO registered?

K592 HAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1993.

Is K592 HAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K592 HAO shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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