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K918 AJO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

123,845 mi
Last recorded123,845 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK918 AJO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 123,845 miles

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

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

Nearside Front hub seal leaking

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

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

Offside Front chassis leg corroding

Offside Front hub seal leaking

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

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

Rear prop shaft joint deteriorating

all exhaust rubbers heavily perished

corrosion to underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2025 123,555 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hub seals slightly leaking

exhaust rubbers splitting

Fail 12 Sep 2025 123,537 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hub seals slightly leaking

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 9 Aug 2024 123,057 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (205-16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hub seals slightly leaking

exhaust rubbers starting to split

Pass 5 Sep 2023 122,699 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both juddering (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive both front wheel bearings, o/s worse (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres old

corrosion to underside components

underseal throughout underside

Pass 13 Sep 2022 122,252 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hub seals slightly damp

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 13 Sep 2022 122,252 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

both front hub seals slightly damp

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 17 Sep 2021 121,805 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively axle end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2021 121,805 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively axle end (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 121,434 miles

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

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 121,414 miles

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

Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fixing point badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system badly corroded

front hub seals leaking

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of the vehicle

slight wear in front hubs

Pass 22 Feb 2020 121,036 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively all (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front hub seals leaking

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle

slight wear in front hubs

Fail 21 Feb 2020 121,028 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively all (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front hub seals leaking

general surface corrosion through out lower parts of vehicle

slight wear in front hubs

Pass 15 Jan 2019 120,711 miles

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

all shockers in poor condition

both propshaft u/j worn

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

free play in front hubs

front hub seals leaking

oil leaks

Pass 16 Feb 2018 120,393 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Oil leak

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroding

underseal throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,187 miles

Front slight seepage from both hubseals

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes weakening

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside components

exhaust system corroding

Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,051 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Outer bodywork damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

all suspension bushes weakening

both hubseals weeping

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

brake pedal anti slip worn

exhaust corroding

oil leak

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,742 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly worn

all suspension mountings weakening

both front hub seals weakening

exhaust system corroded

foot brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn

general surface corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle

offside rear tyre sidewall perrishing 205/80/16

slight damage to upper parts of vehicle

windscreen chipped both zones

Fail 28 Jan 2015 119,735 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly worn

all suspension mountings weakening

both front hub seals weakening

exhaust system corroded

foot brake anti-slip rubber slightly worn

general surface corrosion through-out lower parts of vehicle

offside rear tyre sidewall perrishing 205/80/16

slight damage to upper parts of vehicle

windscreen chipped both zones

Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,008 miles

chassis rusty

freeplay in front hubs

oil leaks

Fail 11 Feb 2014 119,008 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

chassis rusty

freeplay in front hubs

oil leaks

Pass 26 Feb 2013 118,403 miles

chassis corroded

oil weep from front hub seals

oil weep from rear diff oil seal

Pass 17 Feb 2012 118,200 miles

seat belts in very poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2012 118,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

seat belts in very poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2011 117,897 miles

all front lower arm bushes worn badly

chassis and rear crossmember very rusty and weak

offside seat belt in very poor condition

Fail 15 Feb 2011 117,897 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all front lower arm bushes worn badly

chassis and rear crossmember very rusty and weak

offside seat belt in very poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2010 116,697 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 116,686 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2009 112,014 miles

steering damper bushes worn

Pass 23 Jan 2008 105,403 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

rear number plate fading

steering damper bush worn

Fail 23 Jan 2008 105,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

offside and nearside rear chassis corroded

rear number plate fading

steering damper bush worn

Pass 8 Feb 2007 99,168 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 99,168 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

dampness around steering box

offside drag link end boot split

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 28 Jan 2006 92,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 92,425 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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K918 AJO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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 K918 AJO, 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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K918 AJO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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