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K755 JYC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,007 mi
Last recorded100,007 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK755 JYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 100,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch liner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread wearing uneven (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 100,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 100,008 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower bulkhead / A pillar both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius are bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 100,102 miles

Corrosion around both front body mounts

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal seaping

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 100,102 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Corrosion around both front body mounts

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal seaping

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive lower spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 100,104 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Fail 1 Sep 2021 100,104 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake binding

Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/f hub seal leaking

Pass 2 Sep 2020 100,105 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 100,105 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2019
Fail 29 Aug 2019

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Bottom shock bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box output shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 100,101 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 100,101 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,006 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 100,001 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 100,108 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 100,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,106 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 100,109 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 100,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 100,009 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 100,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 100,001 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 100,102 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 100,102 miles

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

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2010 100,109 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 100,109 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 99,082 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 99,082 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 93,669 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 88,713 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 88,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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K755 JYC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K755 JYC, 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 K755 JYC registered?

K755 JYC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K755 JYC shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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