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K852 AUD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

205,925 mi
Last recorded205,925 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK852 AUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 205,925 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 202,661 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 198,912 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 196,066 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 193,131 miles

Rear fog lamp switch needs attention

hand brake reserve travel may need adjusting in near future

Pass 29 Oct 2020 190,923 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 190,923 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top (5.3.2 (c))

Steering locking device ineffective iderler arm loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 188,327 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 186,825 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 184,228 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 181,538 miles

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

Oil leak(s)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 179,136 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chassis corroded in places

nearside and offside sills slightly corroded - lower door appatures

Pass 28 Aug 2013 176,307 miles

gear box leak

o/s/f door hing worn

Fail 23 Aug 2013 176,307 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

gear box leak

o/s/f door hing worn

Pass 22 Aug 2012 173,910 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 170,584 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2011 171,874 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear sills to floors slightly corroded

steering box idler arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 4 Aug 2011 171,874 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake pipes to flexi hoses slightly corroded

nearside and offside rear sills to floors slightly corroded

steering box idler arm has slight play in ball joint

Pass 19 Jul 2010 169,450 miles

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

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

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

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

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

gearbox is leaking oil

nearside rear tail lamp is faded

offside front seatbelt is starting to fray

oil leak

rear chassis cross brace by the fuel tank is corroded

rear diff is leaking oil

steering box is leaking fluid

Fail 19 Jul 2010 169,445 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

gearbox is leaking oil

nearside rear tail lamp is faded

offside front seatbelt is starting to fray

oil leak

rear chassis cross brace by the fuel tank is corroded

rear diff is leaking oil

steering box is leaking fluid

Pass 5 Jun 2009 164,981 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 May 2009 164,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 164,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2008 164,505 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 161,723 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 161,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 159,182 miles

As previous test

Fail 14 Oct 2006 159,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Bonnet difficult to open

Oil leaks from front differential , gearbox and both front tractor joints.

Fail 4 Oct 2005 152,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear crossmember corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2005 152,674 miles

Rear crossmember corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2005 152,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear crossmember corroded

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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K852 AUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 K852 AUD, 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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K852 AUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 June 1993.

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