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K635 NEJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,081 mi
Last recorded177,081 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK635 NEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 177,081 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security bulkhead showing signs of corrosion to door pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded near NSR shock mounting and NSF chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 176,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 176,591 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2024 176,591 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 176,278 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 175,938 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 175,938 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 175,443 miles

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

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

underbody and chassis heavily wax oiled / painted

Pass 7 Oct 2020 174,683 miles

under body corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 173,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 173,324 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 171,405 miles

Battery box corroded but not seriously weakened/within 30cm of a testable component

Chassis heavily waxoyl'd

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 171,359 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery box corroded but not seriously weakened/within 30cm of a testable component

Chassis heavily waxoyl'd

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 170,102 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 170,098 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2016 167,776 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 163,710 miles

Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 29 May 2014 163,587 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 157,845 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 23 May 2013 157,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 151,577 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 151,577 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 23 May 2011 141,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 141,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 132,933 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 23 May 2009 122,825 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2009 122,825 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 114,838 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 112,368 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 108,649 miles

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

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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K635 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K635 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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K635 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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