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K846 UJX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,668 mi
Last recorded117,668 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK846 UJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 117,668 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,747 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2024 115,732 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,369 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 10,007 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 10,001 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 9,785 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 6,765 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 3,643 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 1,596 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 200,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2013 200,349 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 200,009 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 199,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brakes slightly out of balance

front prop uj worn

n/s/f chassi slight corrosion

rear exhaust temporary repair

Pass 25 Feb 2011 192,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 189,088 miles

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

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

steering box moist

Fail 1 Mar 2010 189,088 miles

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

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

steering box moist

Pass 3 Mar 2009 185,541 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 185,541 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 180,880 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 175,154 miles

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

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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K846 UJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K846 UJX, 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 K846 UJX registered?

K846 UJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K846 UJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K846 UJX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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