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K920 PAB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

146,165 mi
Last recorded146,165 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK920 PAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 146,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 145,331 miles

ADVISE H/B TRAVEL

DROP ARM BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY.SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX DROP ARM JOINT

FRONT WASHERS POOR

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

REAR AXLE TIE ROD FRONT BUSHES POOR

Fail 2 Jul 2025 145,331 miles

ADVISE H/B TRAVEL

DROP ARM BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY.SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING BOX DROP ARM JOINT

FRONT WASHERS POOR

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

REAR AXLE TIE ROD FRONT BUSHES POOR

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 144,060 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 144,053 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component insecure Steering damper bushes completely perished. (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Multiple engine oil leaks.

Steering box excessive play in drop arm ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2023 142,421 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 140,744 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 140,692 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 138,911 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 138,000 miles

slight play in steering shock damper bush (box end)

Fail 10 Jun 2020 138,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in steering shock damper bush (box end)

Pass 4 Jun 2019 135,770 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 135,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 133,365 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 133,365 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 130,819 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r half shaft oil seal leaking

oil leaks

parking brake on minimum of 16%

Pass 20 Jun 2016 128,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

power steering leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 128,063 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

power steering leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 125,044 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 124,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Dash lights not working.

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 121,972 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 118,163 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 117,912 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear trailing arm bushes split.

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 114,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 114,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 110,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 107,169 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 104,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 100,809 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 99,716 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,575 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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K920 PAB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 K920 PAB, 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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K920 PAB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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