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K685 YBW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,918 mi
Last recorded34,918 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK685 YBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 34,918 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 34,596 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 34,293 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 34,260 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,993 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

entire underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2011 31,126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

clutch u/s

entire underside corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,118 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 29,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

offside front tyre perished and cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,720 miles

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

general corrosion evident throughout

nearside front and rear tyres badly perished and cracked

vehicle will not turn off via ignition

Fail 23 Feb 2009 27,720 miles

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

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

general corrosion evident throughout

nearside front and rear tyres badly perished and cracked

vehicle will not turn off via ignition

Pass 21 Feb 2008 26,873 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 24,956 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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K685 YBW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K685 YBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K685 YBW registered?

K685 YBW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1993.

Is K685 YBW safe to buy?

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