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KX12 UGN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,071 mi
Last recorded130,071 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX12 UGN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 130,071 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2025 129,639 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle rusty

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 129,634 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle rusty

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 128,866 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank cover/strap rusting through but secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 128,544 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 127,898 miles

All 4 tyres 20 years old

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))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 127,898 miles

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

All 4 tyres 20 years old

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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 127,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 126,433 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 125,685 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing leaking

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 125,685 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Swivel housing leaking

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 125,309 miles

Nearside Front Swivel joints leaking

Offside Front Swivel joints leaking

Pass 9 Jun 2017 124,501 miles

Offside Front swivel housing seal weeping .

Oil leak engine has slight oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2016 123,641 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 122,597 miles

Gearbox leak

Fail 19 Sep 2015 122,597 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Gearbox leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 120,611 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2012 118,676 miles

Gearbox leak

Oil leak

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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KX12 UGN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KX12 UGN, 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 KX12 UGN registered?

KX12 UGN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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