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K862 KYA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

222,087 mi
Last recorded222,087 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK862 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 222,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 4 Nov 2025 221,850 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake linkage seized (1.1.15 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking pump? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 12 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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 8 Nov 2024 217,897 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 213,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 207,806 miles

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Steering box damp

n/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f shocker damp

Pass 16 Nov 2021 202,085 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front hub assembly damp

slight leak from power steering

Pass 4 Nov 2020 196,285 miles

Wheel bearing slightly noisy n/s/f (5.1.3 (b) (i))

engine and transmissions oil leaks

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall has cut

Pass 11 Nov 2019 190,865 miles

n/s/f axle end seal slight leak

n/s/f brake disc worn uneven

n/s/f floor has slight corrosion

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2018 184,321 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2017 178,015 miles

lower steering column knuckle joint has slight play

Pass 8 Nov 2016 172,476 miles

emissions 1.49 pass (no printout )

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corodded

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

steering box has slight leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 165,705 miles

oil leaks on engine and transmission

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Nov 2014 158,634 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 151,852 miles

3 front track rod covers badly deteriated

rear exhaust rubber deteriated

Pass 31 Oct 2012 145,185 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 145,185 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 137,691 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 129,934 miles

steering box damp.slight play in drop arm ball joint.front tyres on limits

Pass 9 Nov 2009 122,672 miles

advisorys attatched

Pass 25 Nov 2008 116,673 miles

light movment on drop arm joint attached to steering box

Pass 21 Nov 2007 110,777 miles

advise metal brake pipes starting to show signs of slight corrsion

Pass 21 Nov 2006 104,884 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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K862 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K862 KYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K862 KYA registered?

K862 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1993.

Is K862 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K862 KYA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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