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K896 FRM

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,375 mi
Last recorded89,375 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 FRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 89,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 82,731 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 77,180 miles

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

Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,185 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 66,702 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 66,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 62,437 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 82,437 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 60,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 60,067 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 54,596 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Slight play rear propshaft, rear U/J

Pass 14 Nov 2017 48,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,511 miles

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

Unable to fully test rear seatbelts due to load in rear

Pass 1 Dec 2015 37,105 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 35,990 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 35,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 33,772 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 33,768 miles

Nearside Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,186 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,766 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 28,766 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 26,450 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 22,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 22,297 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,722 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2006 19,351 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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K896 FRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 K896 FRM, 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 K896 FRM registered?

K896 FRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K896 FRM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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