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K792 NEJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,172 mi
Last recorded179,172 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK792 NEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 179,172 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2026 179,149 miles

Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 175,924 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 175,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 172,502 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 170,134 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 169,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 166,913 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 164,154 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 161,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 161,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle radius arm (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside by seat / tub mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle radius arm (5.2.3 (f))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 159,145 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 May 2018 159,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 155,578 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 152,012 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 152,010 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 May 2015 146,226 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 139,684 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 137,715 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 134,119 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 134,119 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2011 131,764 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 128,464 miles

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

rear crossmember corroded play in shock bushes

Pass 22 Apr 2009 122,672 miles

corrosion to rear crossmember

Pass 1 May 2008 113,529 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 109,356 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 106,453 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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K792 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K792 NEJ, 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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K792 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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