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K864 KYA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

187,670 mi
Last recorded187,670 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK864 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 187,670 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 186,030 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 184,117 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 181,737 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 178,959 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 177,397 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 177,229 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 172,730 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres unevenly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2019 172,728 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres unevenly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2017 166,677 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 157,888 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 152,637 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 146,494 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 24 Sep 2014 146,494 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate cracked

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 21 Sep 2013 137,518 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 129,794 miles

Oil leak

chassis rails heavily covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect

metal brake pipes covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect

Fail 9 Aug 2012 129,794 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

chassis rails heavily covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect

metal brake pipes covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Jul 2011 126,307 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 126,307 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 123,591 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 117,787 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 113,164 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 106,861 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 106,861 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 98,963 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 98,915 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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K864 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K864 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 K864 KYA registered?

K864 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K864 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K864 KYA shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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