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L169 KEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,631 mi
Last recorded133,631 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL169 KEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 133,631 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 128,174 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 127,992 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 121,058 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 114,189 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub oil seal leaking

Fail 27 Apr 2022 114,189 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Hub oil seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub oil seal leaking

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

Pass 19 May 2021 112,617 miles

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub oil seal leaking

Fail 5 May 2021 112,617 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hub oil seal leaking

Pass 14 May 2020 111,963 miles

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,089 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 111,089 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 109,006 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 109,006 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock upper mounts (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 108,266 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Fail 2 Aug 2012 108,266 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 107,415 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 107,013 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 105,484 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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L169 KEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L169 KEC, 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 L169 KEC registered?

L169 KEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 September 1993.

Is L169 KEC safe to buy?

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