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K865 VAY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

36,516 mi
Last recorded36,516 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK865 VAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 36,516 miles

underside and brake pipes undersealed

Fail 3 Jun 2026 36,516 miles

underside and brake pipes undersealed

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached lower bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 36,122 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 36,113 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 36,103 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis cracked next to anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired previous weld cracked next to anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 35,267 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 35,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords lt265/75r16 120/160 m/s (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 33,531 miles

Advise o/s/f body corroded

Advise poor welding on rear suspension

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 33,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached Advise drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/f body corroded

Advise poor welding on rear suspension

Advise poor welding on rear suspension anti roll bar mounts

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 33,522 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached Advise drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/f body corroded

Advise poor welding on rear suspension

Advise poor welding on rear suspension anti roll bar mounts

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 31,054 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 31,044 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 28,039 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 28,032 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Advise anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advise n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jul 2019 23,666 miles

All tyres perished slightly

Both front tractor seals leaking slightly

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

Rear A frame ball joint boot slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 23,655 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

All tyres perished slightly

Both front tractor seals leaking slightly

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

Rear A frame ball joint boot slightly damaged but preventing the ingress of dirt

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 15,693 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 10,501 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 10,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 7,143 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 7,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2014 4,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 May 2014 4,106 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 34 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal slightly low

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 22 Dec 2011 96,082 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s fr cv joint slight weep

Fail 21 Dec 2011 96,082 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

o/s fr cv joint slight weep

Pass 5 Nov 2010 92,001 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,920 miles

exhaust rusty

winscreen chipped

Pass 1 May 2009 91,454 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 91,452 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2008 91,112 miles

rear cross-axle metal brake pipe rusty

Fail 24 Apr 2008 91,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

nearside rear wheelbearing loose

rear cross-axle metal brake pipe rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2007 90,354 miles

play in steering

Pass 20 Apr 2006 89,717 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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K865 VAY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K865 VAY, 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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K865 VAY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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