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L826 KFS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

147,714 mi
Last recorded147,714 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL826 KFS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 147,714 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 147,220 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 147,206 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed on lower part of chassis in front of front axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower section of chassis holed and weakend by front axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting holed in front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting turret at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 146,324 miles

FRONT BULKHEAD CORRODED AT LOWER EDGE.

Fail 19 Sep 2023 146,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING TOP MOUNTING, AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT BULKHEAD CORRODED AT LOWER EDGE.

Pass 26 Sep 2022 145,403 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 145,397 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 144,788 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 144,788 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 143,736 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 143,725 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 143,604 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2019 143,592 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed in front of bolt on crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis where the bump stop was (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis where the bump stop was (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength round back edge of coil spring mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back axle nearside mounting point corroded and holed where bolted to trailing arm. hole in axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside hub seal leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2018 143,070 miles

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

Nearside Front swivel seal leak

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 11 Apr 2017 138,603 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 137,417 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 137,417 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 136,575 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 136,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 135,170 miles

N/S front hub seal has slight leak.

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 132,047 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 131,826 miles

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

nearside front swivel seal weeping

Fail 10 Apr 2012 131,821 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front swivel seal weeping

Pass 27 Apr 2011 130,598 miles

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 21 Jan 2010 129,335 miles

nearside front swivel seal leaking

Fail 15 Jan 2010 129,335 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front swivel seal leaking

Pass 10 Oct 2008 127,395 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 127,395 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 126,800 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 126,487 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f hub seal leaking.

oil leak from around p/steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2007 121,188 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 121,188 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 115,983 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 115,942 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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L826 KFS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L826 KFS, 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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L826 KFS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1993.

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