MOT Status
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162,132 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing bolts missing trailing arm (2.1.2 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking fuel dripping from tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lamp unit fitted upside down (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing nut not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached fixing nut not tight (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface, also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface, also corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear cant do full inspection of axle because of paint
oil misting under the gearbox
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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K178 TSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 K178 TSM, 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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K178 TSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1993.
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