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K716 YDP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

271,116 mi
Last recorded271,116 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK716 YDP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 271,116 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all four. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 269,612 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 267,882 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 266,513 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear. (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 266,496 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside & offside & on drop arm. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all. (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 264,999 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 262,883 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 260,714 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 260,714 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 258,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 258,000 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 255,571 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 252,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 251,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 247,753 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 242,948 miles

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

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

propshaft uj front of rear excessive play

propshaft uj rear of front excessive play

Pass 13 Jun 2014 238,201 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 238,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 233,789 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2013 233,789 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 230,039 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 230,039 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 226,660 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 226,660 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 222,446 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 222,446 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 214,424 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 214,424 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 204,454 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 192,878 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 180,803 miles

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

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

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

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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K716 YDP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 K716 YDP, 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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K716 YDP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1993.

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