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K978 JJN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

69,961 mi
Last recorded69,961 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK978 JJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 69,961 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 69,961 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 68,167 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 68,167 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 64,500 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 64,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 63,756 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 63,746 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 62,610 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear chassis signs of corrosion

Pass 17 May 2021 61,321 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 61,311 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to drivers screen (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axel ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 61,252 miles

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

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear over axel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s/f mudflap insecure

Pass 15 May 2019 60,773 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated above axel (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 60,508 miles

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

balljoint above rear axel dust cover perishing

Pass 9 Jun 2017 60,036 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt above axel (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads insecure in housing

Fail 22 May 2017 60,015 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt above axel (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake pads insecure in housing

fuel sender unit on fuel tank damp

Pass 26 May 2016 59,845 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,390 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,122 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 58,905 miles

centre exhaust mounting loose

exhaust flange slight blow

Pass 24 May 2012 58,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 57,409 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 57,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 56,150 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 55,545 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 54,235 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 54,234 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 52,994 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 52,994 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 51,598 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 50,140 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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K978 JJN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 K978 JJN, 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 K978 JJN registered?

K978 JJN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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