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K177 WNX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,534 mi
Last recorded83,534 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK177 WNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 83,534 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,385 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

brake light on

Fail 10 Oct 2012 83,376 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake light on

Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,408 miles

coil springs starting to corrode

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front floor starting to corrode

offside headlamp slightly insecure

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance and judder slightly

tracta units leaking and oil close to brakes

Fail 12 Oct 2011 82,408 miles

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

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

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

coil springs starting to corrode

front brakes slightly out of balance

offside front floor starting to corrode

offside headlamp slightly insecure

oil leak

rear brakes slightly out of balance and judder slightly

spare tyre perished

tracta units leaking and oil close to brakes

Pass 7 Oct 2010 81,382 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 81,382 miles

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

advises car thin

Pass 29 Sep 2009 80,634 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 80,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front hub seals slightly leaking

Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,313 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 80,298 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 71,887 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 71,887 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 71,680 miles

Battery insecure

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 70,382 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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K177 WNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K177 WNX, 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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K177 WNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1993.

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