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386 KHW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,068 mi
Last recorded104,068 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration386 KHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 104,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe and centre silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in top pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in top pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 104,062 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe and centre silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in top pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in top pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 99,401 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 99,401 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor edge (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Becoming excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 95,500 miles

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Main swivel joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Main swivel joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 95,500 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Main swivel joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Main swivel joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 91,330 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover damaged and removed (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play top swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross-member corroded but not seriously. Has had previous repairs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 91,330 miles

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

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover damaged and removed (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play top swivel joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear cross-member corroded but not seriously. Has had previous repairs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,229 miles

All 4 tyres perished

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 87,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All 4 tyres perished

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 82,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2021 82,345 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 76,954 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 76,800 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating pedal sinks (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Drag link 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear BRAKE BACK PLATE WET

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

Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,761 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 71,761 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 67,354 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front crash bar corroded but secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside mirror cracked but vision not impaired

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper and lower (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 67,354 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front crash bar corroded but secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear hub seal leaking

Nearside mirror cracked but vision not impaired

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides upper and lower (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,243 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 60,466 miles

front number plate faded

n/s front hub leaking

n/s front lower door hinge insecure

n/s rear brake drum damp

Fail 12 Jan 2016 60,466 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

front number plate faded

n/s front hub leaking

n/s front lower door hinge insecure

n/s rear brake drum damp

Pass 28 Jan 2015 59,604 miles

front number plate delaminated

n/s rear brake drum damp

Fail 28 Jan 2015 59,604 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

front number plate delaminated

n/s rear brake drum damp

Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,501 miles

front number plate delaminated

play in o/s front wheel bearings

Fail 17 Dec 2013 58,501 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front number plate delaminated

play in o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Dec 2012 57,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,530 miles

front and rear number plate delaminated

n/s rear brake drum wet

play in o/s front wheel bearings

Fail 22 Dec 2011 56,332 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front and rear number plate delaminated

n/s rear brake drum wet

play in o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,280 miles

front and rear number plate delaminated

lift at o/s and n/s front steering joint

n/s headlight beam rusty

Fail 20 Dec 2010 54,280 miles

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

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

front and rear number plate delaminated

lift at o/s and n/s front steering joint

n/s headlight beam rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2009 52,008 miles

front and rear number plate delaminated

n/s headlight rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,327 miles

front and rear number plate damaged

lift in o/s and n/s front drag arm joint

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres perished

Fail 22 Dec 2008 50,327 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front and rear number plate damaged

lift in o/s and n/s front drag arm joint

o/s and n/s front and rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Dec 2007 48,619 miles

front and rear number plate damaged

play in o/s and n/s front steering drag arm joint

Fail 3 Dec 2007 48,619 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front and rear number plate damaged

play in o/s and n/s front steering drag arm joint

Pass 12 Dec 2006 46,783 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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386 KHW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 386 KHW, 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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386 KHW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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