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K652 YNC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

125,621 mi
Last recorded125,621 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK652 YNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 125,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2026 125,618 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front bulk head corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 119,548 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 119,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tramp bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 113,093 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 104,966 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damage, but unlikely to harm pedestrians.

Nearside Front Mirror broken, but has offside front and interior mirror.

Nearside Rear lamp unit is tinted, so all the lights are slightly dimer than the clear offside.

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Wiper blade parks high on screen.

Offside Front Brake disc stone guard is very rusty.

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Wiper blade parks high on screen.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 104,966 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Moved stick on rear view mirror out of swept area.

Nearside Front Bumper damaged, should not be able to harm pedestrians.

Nearside Front Mirror broken, but has offside and interior mirror.

Nearside Front Wiper blade parking high on the screen.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lamp unit is tinted,so all the lights are slightly dimer than the clear offside rear lamp unit.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake disc stone guard is very rusty.

Offside Front Wiper blade parking high on the screen.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2016 104,785 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front mount has a small cut, next is nearly out the next is out and the next one is missing. (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Moved stick on rear view mirror out of swept area.

Nearside Front Bumper damaged, should not be able to harm pedestrians.

Nearside Front Mirror broken, but has offside and interior mirror.

Nearside Front Wiper blade parking high on the screen.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lamp unit is tinted,so all the lights are slightly dimer than the clear offside rear lamp unit.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake disc stone guard is very rusty.

Offside Front Wiper blade parking high on the screen.

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 98,034 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 98,034 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 96,374 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 93,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 93,434 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate not fitted to front of car

Pass 1 Aug 2012 88,425 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 88,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 83,040 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 83,039 miles

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 80,950 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 80,950 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 78,437 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 21 Sep 2009 78,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 23 Jul 2007 74,984 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 74,984 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 70,588 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 70,588 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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K652 YNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 K652 YNC, 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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K652 YNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1993.

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