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K972 DEG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

121,913 mi
Last recorded121,913 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK972 DEG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 121,913 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 121,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 121,060 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 120,185 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 119,192 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 117,822 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 117,005 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 114,713 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all except side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure outrigger mounting corroded through. body still secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened backing plate appears to be coated in oily residue suggesting an slight axle leakage onto drum. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive both axles. front pivot seals in poor condition. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both outer front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 114,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member and rear chassis legs (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all except side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure outrigger mounting corroded through. body still secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened backing plate appears to be coated in oily residue suggesting an slight axle leakage onto drum. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive both axles. front pivot seals in poor condition. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt slightly damaged both outer front (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose steel brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 110,044 miles

Front both hubs damp

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded/cracked/holed (7.1.2)

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

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

play @ steering box pitman arm

rear track rod slightly bent

Fail 21 Feb 2017 110,044 miles

Front both hubs damp

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section corroded/cracked/holed (7.1.2)

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

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

play @ steering box pitman arm

rear track rod slightly bent

Pass 18 Feb 2016 107,407 miles

Front propshaft front and rear uj joints worn out

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 105,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 102,363 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre outer wall started cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,363 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall started cracking

Pass 15 Feb 2012 99,371 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 99,360 miles

Offside Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 98,684 miles

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,407 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,381 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

steering box has slight fluid leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 95,527 miles

steering box has small oil leak from seal

Pass 22 Feb 2007 94,809 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 94,809 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 92,995 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K972 DEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K972 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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What year was K972 DEG registered?

K972 DEG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1993.

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