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K753 MMA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

39,637 mi
Last recorded39,637 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK753 MMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 39,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 39,623 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2025 39,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 38,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear A frame ball joint boot is deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 37,582 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides / in wheel arches. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated centre rear top ball joint gaiter. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security heavy corrosion front to rear chassis. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front hub assemblies leaking oil / both sides

nearside spring turret badly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 36,323 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arches, both sides, strong advise. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle centre top ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion to chassis front to rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

nearside front coil spring top turret corroded.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 36,069 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underside corrosion to chassis

Fail 17 Aug 2021 36,065 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector missing both rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

general underside corrosion to chassis

Pass 25 Aug 2020 35,878 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 35,278 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 33,406 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 31,364 miles

Slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 4 Aug 2016 29,652 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 29,637 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking inside brake drum (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 27,956 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 17,686 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 11,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 9,513 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 9,513 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 6,869 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 6,191 miles

midd x member damaged

soiled u/side

Fail 25 Jun 2009 6,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s front hub approaching limit for wear

underside middle x member damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2009 6,170 miles

o/s front hub approaching limit for wear

underside middle x member damaged

Pass 21 Jun 2008 5,524 miles

slight movement n/s front hub

Fail 21 Jun 2008 5,524 miles

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

slight movement n/s front hub

Pass 13 Jun 2007 4,831 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 4,391 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 3,728 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 3,718 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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K753 MMA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 K753 MMA, 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 K753 MMA registered?

K753 MMA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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