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K630 NEJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

216,429 mi
Last recorded216,429 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK630 NEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 216,429 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 216,429 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 214,583 miles

Offside Front slight play at steering wheel - relative to column

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2023 212,884 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive main gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 22 Jul 2023 212,879 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side/stop - when lights turned on/off (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive main gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive transfer gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 20 Jul 2022 208,514 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever - advise brake adjustment/repair (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 19 Jul 2022 208,511 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever - advise brake adjustment/repair (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from hub area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reverse light not working

Fail 27 Jun 2022 208,477 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high travel on park brake lever - advise brake service/check (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak hub oil seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides dust covers missing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reverse light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2021 207,759 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Stearing trunion oil leak

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 205,402 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 201,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 201,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel arch (rear) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear shaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 192,762 miles

Nearside Rear Mud flap missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Damage from door slam (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside being the lowest (3.7.B.5b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 192,762 miles

Nearside Rear Mud flap missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Damage from door slam (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Offside being the lowest (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 182,683 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 170,867 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 170,867 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened axle mounting (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 163,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 163,950 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 155,779 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 155,779 miles

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Transfer box moung bolts missing

Pass 22 Feb 2013 148,743 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 148,689 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 141,872 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 141,802 miles

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 134,646 miles

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 5 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 125,865 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

no rear bump stops fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2010 125,865 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

no rear bump stops fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2009 117,977 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 113,914 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 113,914 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 107,494 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 107,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 100,370 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 100,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K630 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K630 NEJ, 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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K630 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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