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K932 YTX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

100,299 mi
Last recorded100,299 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK932 YTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 100,299 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 100,289 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 100,184 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,086 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,076 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,831 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive both axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside tractor joint leaking

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 99,822 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel system component leaking both pumps (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint insecure loose on steering column (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive both axles (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside tractor joint leaking

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joimt (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 99,052 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 98,858 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 98,770 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 98,114 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 97,824 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 96,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 May 2014 96,039 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

both front and rear propshaft universal joints in very poor condition.

Pass 24 May 2013 93,694 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 92,262 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front haedlamp beam patterns poor suggest changing

slight leak to nearside front lower swivel

Fail 11 May 2012 92,256 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

brake efficiency higher to offside rear

park brake travel long

slight leak to nearside front lower swivel

Pass 5 Feb 2009 89,970 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both number plates discolouring

nearside wing mirror glass cracked

slight engine oil leak

slight play in both rear hub bearings

various areas of bodywork corrosion and underbody surface corrosion

Fail 22 Aug 2006 88,519 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Propshaft component defective

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

all tyres cut

mud on chassis

slight wear in steering damper bush

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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K932 YTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 K932 YTX, 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 K932 YTX registered?

K932 YTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1993.

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