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K99 UDD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,627 mi
Last recorded122,627 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 UDD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 122,627 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 121,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2024 120,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing and wearing thin (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 119,775 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 119,775 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 119,546 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 119,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 119,052 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 118,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 118,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 118,156 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 117,097 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 116,728 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,516 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 115,169 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise service of handbrake

Pass 24 Feb 2014 114,913 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 112,068 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,656 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 111,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 110,537 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 109,626 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 107,821 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 104,817 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 100,864 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2006 100,864 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K99 UDD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 K99 UDD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K99 UDD registered?

K99 UDD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K99 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K99 UDD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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