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K66 CWT

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

171,285 mi
Last recorded171,285 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK66 CWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 171,285 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underseal heavily applied

Fail 5 Jul 2025 171,274 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

underseal heavily applied

Pass 16 Dec 2022 167,296 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 167,290 miles

Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Both front springs not secure in cups by 55mm (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 162,497 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 158,070 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk head by door hinge. ADVICE REPAIR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk head under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o.s.r and n.s. r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ADVICE ADJUST (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 158,068 miles

Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 1 OF 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 OF 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure retaining washer (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk head by door hinge. ADVICE REPAIR (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulk head under bonnet (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o.s.r and n.s. r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ADVICE ADJUST (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 149,819 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 144,409 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 141,762 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 137,196 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear reverce lamp lens loose

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 137,178 miles

Centre Rear Towbar component excessively corroded Corrosion or rear cross member within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear reverce lamp lens loose

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,864 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode asdvise protection

land rover dvla lists vehicle as colour white

rear tow bar crossmember mount starting to corrode

some underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2014 93,864 miles

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

all brake pipes starting to corrode asdvise protection

land rover dvla lists vehicle as colour white

rear tow bar crossmember mount starting to corrode

some underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2009 243,481 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 243,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 242,897 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 238,216 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 238,216 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Apr 2007 238,110 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2007 238,026 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

engine oil is overfilled

passenger rear brakes need attention

passenger front bulkhead is holed and corodded outside prescribed area

Fail 23 Nov 2006 237,714 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 229,112 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 228,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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K66 CWT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 K66 CWT, 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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K66 CWT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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