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K658 YHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

50,005 mi
Last recorded50,005 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK658 YHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 50,005 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front both swivel housings slightly leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various fluid leaks

Pass 16 Oct 2024 50,003 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff and front hubs leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre cracking on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 50,000 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from front diff and N/S hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive General oil leaks from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 50,001 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 50,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 50,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced a post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 on bulk head (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked outer and treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 50,000 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 2 above o/s/f chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside body floor corroded

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

corrosion to outer doors and rear panels

surface corrosion to front and rear steering suspension and braking components

Pass 21 May 2019 50,007 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 50,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 50,012 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 50,010 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2015 50,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 50,007 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 50,001 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 500,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 50,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 50,006 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2009 50,001 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 50,005 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 50,003 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 19 May 2006 5,058 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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K658 YHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 K658 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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What year was K658 YHP registered?

K658 YHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1993.

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