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4634 KM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

109,693 mi
Last recorded109,693 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4634 KM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2021 109,693 miles

Front diff leaking

Front swivel hubs leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2021 109,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front differential leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front swivel hub leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front swivel hub leaking

Rear crossmember slightlyt corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2019 109,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected footwell by chassis mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front hub swivel leaking

Offside front hub swivel leaking

Rear crossmember slightly corroded

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2018 108,999 miles

Suspension bushes all round slightly perished/ deteoriated

Tyres slightly perished

Fail 31 Oct 2018 108,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Suspension bushes all round slightly perished/ deteoriated

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 31 Oct 2017 107,514 miles

Front swivel hubs slightly leaking

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

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

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

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

Tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,505 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 106,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2015 105,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 105,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 104,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 104,480 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 104,457 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 104,433 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 103,032 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 31 Jan 2011 101,113 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,320 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 97,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear back plate damp

Fail 30 Jan 2009 97,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear back plate damp

Pass 8 Dec 2007 96,850 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 96,850 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 94,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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4634 KM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 4634 KM, 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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4634 KM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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