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K866 KYA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

86,329 mi
Last recorded86,329 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 86,329 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 86,050 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 85,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 85,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 85,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 83,249 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,170 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,804 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 76,770 miles

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2016 75,297 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 75,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 May 2015 73,823 miles

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,782 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 May 2014 72,281 miles

1.both rear tyres inner walls cracking.2.slight binding o/s rear wheel

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 May 2014 72,281 miles

1.both rear tyres inner walls cracking.2.slight binding o/s rear wheel

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 70,084 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 1,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 May 2012 69,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 68,276 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 66,444 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 May 2010 66,444 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 63,588 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R and N/S/R shock absorbers leaking

Rear axle seal leaking

Fail 1 May 2009 63,542 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory n/s mirror glass overmagnified

O/S/R and N/S/R shock absorbers leaking

Rear axle seal leaking

Pass 1 May 2008 60,587 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 60,587 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2007 57,450 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 57,450 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2006 54,083 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 54,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front n/ plate in poor condition n/s/r tyre walls perrishing

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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K866 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 K866 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.

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K866 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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