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K161 YHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,393 mi
Last recorded181,393 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK161 YHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 181,393 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 171,039 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 170,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 166,490 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2017 166,467 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to insecure shock absorber (3.7.A.1)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare connector exposed Tow bar (1.9.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure drivers area (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 163,425 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 154,231 miles

corrosion in vehicle

Fail 26 Feb 2015 154,231 miles

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

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

corrosion in vehicle

Pass 28 Jan 2014 154,165 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 154,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 151,139 miles

Front discs worn

both front axle seals leaking a little

Pass 15 Dec 2010 146,431 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 146,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightli rough whem rotated

Pass 4 Nov 2009 139,281 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 133,374 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 133,333 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 129,845 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 129,820 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

brake pedal travel reduces with second brake application.

rear propshaft flange securing bolts loose

slight free play in o/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/f hub/swivel housing bearings.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 121,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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K161 YHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 K161 YHP, 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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K161 YHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1993.

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