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K186 UFV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

93,558 mi
Last recorded93,558 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK186 UFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2019 93,558 miles

Slight play in nearside front swivel

underside components brake pipes, suspension etc covered in underseal

Fail 10 Sep 2019 93,514 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Slight play in nearside front swivel

underside components brake pipes, suspension etc covered in underseal

Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall not to cords and cracking between treads

Offside Rear Strong advise;;;tyre cracking between treads and side wall

Fail 3 Nov 2017 84,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall not to cords and cracking between treads

Offside Rear Strong advise;;;tyre cracking between treads and side wall

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 81,366 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking between treads

Offside Front tyre has cut in wall not to cords

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 74,165 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 69,989 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,977 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 65,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 61,210 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 61,210 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,953 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front floor pan corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2012 60,953 miles

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

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

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

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

off side front floor pan corroded/holed

Fail 31 Dec 2011 60,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2010 58,282 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 10 Dec 2010 58,280 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,160 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 56,074 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 55,307 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 46,956 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 46,956 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 95,043 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 95,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K186 UFV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 K186 UFV, 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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What year was K186 UFV registered?

K186 UFV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1993.

Is K186 UFV safe to buy?

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