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K952 HCJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

11,235 mi
Last recorded11,235 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK952 HCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 11,235 miles

Nearside Rear Outer slight leak of oil from axle

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 8,350 miles

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

Offside Rear axle weeping oil

Fail 21 Aug 2025 8,350 miles

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

Offside Rear axle weeping oil

Offside Front Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings all three joints (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 111,276 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 107,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 106,102 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chassis has been excessively welded

front footwells corroding

rear bump stops missing

Pass 31 Aug 2016 103,229 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front footwells corroding

Fail 31 Aug 2016 103,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front footwells corroding

Pass 9 Sep 2015 101,409 miles

Nearside Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

bonnet cable broken

Fail 27 Aug 2015 101,409 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front , rear & centre (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

bonnet cable broken

Pass 17 Nov 2014 101,614 miles

gearbox crossmember corroded

rear axle balljoint excessively worn

Fail 5 Nov 2014 101,604 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Outer Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

gearbox crossmember corroded

rear axle balljoint excessively worn

Pass 26 Nov 2013 99,610 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front axle torshan bar bush has wear

Oil leak

Rear bump stops are missing

Fail 12 Nov 2012 97,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust deterating

Pass 12 Nov 2012 97,110 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bump stops missing

exhaust deterating

Pass 15 Nov 2011 94,650 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 94,620 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 94,544 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

FRont discs corroded

General corrosion to underside of body

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

O/S Headlamp glass damaged

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 93,928 miles

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 89,151 miles

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,340 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 84,305 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 81,651 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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K952 HCJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K952 HCJ, 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 K952 HCJ registered?

K952 HCJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 May 1993.

Is K952 HCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K952 HCJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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