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K703 LOU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

94,250 mi
Last recorded94,250 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK703 LOU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 94,250 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced side steps corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 88,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

side step mounts corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2024 78,436 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2024 78,434 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,753 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 60,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 51,948 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 151,231 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 144,736 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure drivers foot well (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 144,736 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure drivers foot well (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 136,448 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Bumper corroded

Front Oil leak At differential and gear box ()

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

Nearside Outer step corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer step corroded

Rear Supporting rear rigger corroded

Suspension all over has slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 136,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer rigger (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Inner Bumper corroded

Front Oil leak At differential and gear box ()

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

Nearside Outer step corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Outer step corroded

Rear Supporting rear rigger corroded

Suspension all over has slight corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 127,131 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 127,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 115,404 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2014 105,165 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrosion

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Jan 2012 128,979 miles

Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 126,004 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 120,012 miles

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 120,012 miles

Centre Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Inner Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 112,920 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 106,008 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside body mounting area slightly damaged

Steering damper mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Nov 2006 100,023 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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K703 LOU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 K703 LOU, 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 K703 LOU registered?

K703 LOU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1993.

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