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K853 NAS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

52,216 mi
Last recorded52,216 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK853 NAS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 52,216 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2026 52,216 miles

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

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 51,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 48,531 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 45,803 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential has a slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate corroded and holed

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 41,488 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 41,488 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 38,817 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Slight wear in steering box drop arm ball joint

Very slight wear in steering universal joint

Pass 12 Dec 2019 37,175 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 37,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle Rear brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens cover faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 35,712 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator lens (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft , front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 35,712 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking Under bonnet injector leak off pipes leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened Cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator lens (4.4.3 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop shaft , front universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,604 miles

Exhaust middle box corroded

Front number plate deteriorated

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop shaft, forward joint ()

Very slight oil seepage around steering box

Pass 18 Nov 2016 28,854 miles

Both sides front swivel hub seals slight leak

Front prop shaft , front universal joint worn

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 28,854 miles

Emissions not tested Engine overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Both sides front swivel hub seals slight leak

Front prop shaft , front universal joint worn

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,275 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 24,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 20,824 miles

Nearside front drag link end rubber boot deteriorated and very slight wear in the joint

Offside front bulk head corroded

Slight leak around power steering pump

Pass 4 Sep 2013 17,569 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 17,569 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 14,376 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 14,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 14,320 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 15 Aug 2006 14,272 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2005 13,936 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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K853 NAS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K853 NAS, 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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K853 NAS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 June 1993.

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