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K665 FFA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,132 mi
Last recorded113,132 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK665 FFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 113,132 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 112,863 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 112,476 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2023 112,469 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2015 109,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 20 May 2015 109,043 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,491 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 103,957 miles

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis has been weld repaired

slight oil leaks engine and transmission

Fail 16 Jul 2013 103,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

chassis has been weld repaired

nearside mirror damaged

slight oil leaks engine and transmission

Pass 26 Jul 2012 101,627 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

all chassis slightly corroded

both rear upper shocker absorber bushes slightly worn

both track rod end dust covers worn

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside windscreen has slightly damage

Fail 25 Jul 2012 101,627 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all chassis slightly corroded

both rear upper shocker absorber bushes slightly worn

both track rod end dust covers worn

nearside mirror glass damaged

offside windscreen has slightly damage

Pass 21 Jul 2011 98,296 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 98,295 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 94,289 miles

advise near side front whaeel bearing has slight play

advise play in both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Fail 29 Jul 2010 94,235 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

advise near side front whaeel bearing has slight play

advise play in both rear wheel bearings have slight play.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 85,564 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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K665 FFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K665 FFA, 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 K665 FFA registered?

K665 FFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1993.

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