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K873 RNP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

39,279 mi
Last recorded39,279 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK873 RNP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 39,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 39,275 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 38,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2025 38,707 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 37,402 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 37,401 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 35,937 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 35,937 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 35,936 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2022 34,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2022 34,512 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 33,421 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 33,421 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 32,975 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 31,958 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 30,808 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 29,918 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s and n/s seat belts in poor condition

Fail 22 May 2017 29,915 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

fluid leak from n/s front hub

o/s and n/s seat belts in poor condition

Pass 31 May 2016 29,363 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,807 miles

all steel brake pipes starting to rust

brake pedal travel low

Pass 11 Jun 2014 27,465 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,475 miles

os seat belt webbing has slite damage

slite misting of oil from stearing box

Fail 23 May 2013 26,467 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 25,346 miles

Vehicle fitted out as a campervan conversion

rear anti-roll bar link bars slight play in balljoints and rubber bushes

slight lift in rear axle "A" frame balljoint

wipers starting to perish

Pass 20 May 2011 24,417 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

front indicators slightly faded

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 18 May 2011 24,417 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

front indicators slightly faded

offside rear light lens cracked

Pass 25 May 2010 20,758 miles

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

rear axle A frame balljoint slight play

slight play in offside front top swivel joint

Fail 25 May 2010 20,756 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear axle A frame balljoint slight play

slight play in offside front top swivel joint

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,204 miles

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

offside rear indicator lens slightly cracked

surface corrosion to offside bulkhead within perscribed areas of servo/pedal mounting and bodymounting

Pass 11 Jun 2008 18,188 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 18,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 17,688 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 17,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 17,109 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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K873 RNP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 K873 RNP, 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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K873 RNP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1993.

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