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K910 WAY

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

24,668 mi
Last recorded24,668 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK910 WAY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 24,668 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 21,744 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 19,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 16,153 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 14,585 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 11,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 100,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

body damage

Pass 25 Apr 2018 100,009 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front door handle missing but still operable

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.A.1)

Rear bump stops missing

body damaged

Fail 25 Apr 2018 100,009 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fuel hose leaking split (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front door handle missing but still operable

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion above axle (6.1.A.1)

Rear bump stops missing

body damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2016 100,009 miles

Drivers door handle deteriorated but door can still be opened from outside/inside vehicle

Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush NS+OS "Hokey sticks" Front bushes (2.4.G.2)

NSR Mud guard slightly insecure

Oil leaks, front spheres damp

Slight free play felt in steering system

Fail 8 Aug 2016 100,009 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear missing completely (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases filling cab with fumes (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Intermediate drop arm insecure loose on box (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front axle bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both axle bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front both spheres leaking

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn both joints ()

Pass 14 Jul 2015 100,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 100,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 100,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 99,659 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 99,657 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 93,902 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2011 93,902 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 85,166 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 85,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiperblades split but still clearing the screen

Fail 17 Nov 2010 84,832 miles

Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both wiperblades split but still clearing the screen

Fail 2 Dec 2009 74,456 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 74,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 71,334 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 67,284 miles

MODERATE PLAY IN CENTRE OF FRONT PROP SHAFT

MODERATE PLAY IN N/S/R AND O/S/R TOP SHOCKER BUSHES

SLIGHT PLAY IN DRAG LINK BALL JOINT

Pass 6 Dec 2006 63,294 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 59,114 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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K910 WAY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 K910 WAY, 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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K910 WAY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1993.

Is K910 WAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K910 WAY shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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