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K960 DEG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

78,972 mi
Last recorded78,972 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK960 DEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 78,972 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 78,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2023 78,834 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 78,755 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 78,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Park brake reserve travel low

Fail 1 Nov 2021 78,626 miles

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

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Park brake reserve travel low

Pass 27 Nov 2020 78,591 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 78,590 miles

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

Emissions not tested Exhaust has a major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 78,492 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 78,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2018 78,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rig holed and floor holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired holed , partial weld on panel repair (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak seal on pitman arm shaft (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 78,251 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 77,999 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 16 May 2016 77,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 77,846 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 77,604 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 77,119 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 77,108 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 75,860 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

front hubs noisey

o/s rear bumpstop

Pass 25 Jan 2013 75,860 miles

o/s rear bumpstop

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

front hubs noisey

Fail 6 Jan 2012 70,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

handbrake close to max travel

slight oil leak from o/s front swivel joint

Pass 6 Jan 2012 70,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

handbrake close to max travel

slight oil leak from o/s front swivel joint

Pass 24 Jan 2011 64,882 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,034 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 58,593 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,593 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,664 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 55,664 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,510 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R bump stop missing

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

Steering damper bush deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2006 49,237 miles

Centre Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Exhaust heatshield broken (under bonnet)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Jan 2006 49,177 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust heatshild broken (under bonnet)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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K960 DEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc 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 K960 DEG, 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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K960 DEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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