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K890 AOE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

224,226 mi
Last recorded224,226 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK890 AOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 224,226 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2025 220,802 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 216,779 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 213,248 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 208,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 205,086 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 201,376 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 194,759 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 926,282 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 18,801 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 18,801 miles

Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 180,333 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 176,923 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 176,923 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 172,688 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 172,594 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 165,474 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 165,449 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 158,301 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 158,301 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 158,192 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

engine oil level low

little reserve travel in foot brake

Pass 2 Sep 2009 150,946 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 144,110 miles

damp ness around fuel tank

dampness around steering box

foot brake travel

n/s/r door will not open

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Sep 2008 144,110 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

damp ness around fuel tank

dampness around steering box

n/s/r door will not open

slight free play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2007 136,817 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 136,794 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 124,854 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 124,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K890 AOE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K890 AOE, 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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What year was K890 AOE registered?

K890 AOE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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