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K612 YHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

224,605 mi
Last recorded224,605 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK612 YHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 224,605 miles

Front bumper corroded & holed at ends

General under side of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front panel under windscreen corroded and holed near wiper mounting point

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension unit has slight oil leak

Under side muddy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2025 224,589 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper corroded & holed at ends

General under side of vehicle & suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front panel under windscreen corroded and holed near wiper mounting point

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear suspension unit has slight oil leak

Under side muddy

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2025 224,289 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan and inner panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front bumper corroded and holed at ends

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front panel under windscreen corroded and holed near wiper mounting point

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges and cracked

general under side of vehicle and suspension components corroded

rear suspension unit has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2023 219,704 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STEPPED

O/F OUT RIGGER CORRODED

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 219,704 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis leg (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front out rigger corroded

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges of tread

Pass 29 Nov 2022 214,100 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 214,100 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 210,090 miles

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

Rear Differential seal weeping

Pass 17 Nov 2020 205,472 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 205,382 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 198,396 miles

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

Offside Front FLOOR PAN CORRODED

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 194,525 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 192,808 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 192,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 189,282 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 189,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH FRONT (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 185,725 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perished and cracked

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Sep 2015 185,725 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres perished and cracked

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 28 Aug 2014 181,752 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 181,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 177,412 miles

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

Nearside front outer section of outrigger corroded.

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 177,412 miles

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

Nearside front outer section of outrigger corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 167,874 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 167,864 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 158,862 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 153,412 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 146,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 140,874 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 136,849 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 131,841 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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K612 YHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 K612 YHP, 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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K612 YHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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