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K867 KYA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,978 mi
Last recorded106,978 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK867 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,978 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 106,851 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 106,851 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 106,821 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 106,756 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 106,740 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,665 miles

Nearside Front hub slight play

Offside Front hub slight play

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,991 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,828 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 105,118 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 104,511 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 100,810 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 97,460 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 97,460 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front hub assemblies have slight weep

offside front floor pan has corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2012 94,993 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 91,299 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,174 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 82,877 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 147,990 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 147,990 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

steering box damp

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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K867 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K867 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 K867 KYA registered?

K867 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1993.

Is K867 KYA safe to buy?

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