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K999 APX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,191 mi
Last recorded178,191 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 APX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 178,191 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

underside corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2025 177,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 176,550 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 176,522 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers parking incorrectly (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger, near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger, near body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury indicator lens (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

When jacked, steering drag link fouls front sump guard, preventing full lock-to-lock inspection

Fail 14 Sep 2017 176,514 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low both, not adjusted (1.8)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount, in two places (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator lens (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease Hub seal leaking (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside front sweeper seal leaking

Transfer case rear oil seal leaking into handbrake drum

Pass 2 Feb 2016 168,596 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in rear joint on rear propshaft

Pass 23 Apr 2014 168,558 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 Apr 2013 167,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 163,327 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 154,300 miles

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

OIL/GREASE WEAPING FROM O/S/R AXLE TUBE CLOSE TO O/S BRAKE DISC

Pass 7 Apr 2010 139,101 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 129,869 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 124,290 miles

N/S/R bumpstop starting to perish

Pass 28 Mar 2007 116,846 miles

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

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

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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K999 APX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K999 APX, 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 K999 APX registered?

K999 APX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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