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K188 JRR

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,094 mi
Last recorded167,094 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 JRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 167,094 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 163,977 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 162,830 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 159,496 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 158,407 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 157,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Oct 2013 157,805 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 158,112 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 156,336 miles

N/S front hub slightly leaking

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear diff leaking

steering damper has a light mist of oil

Pass 4 Apr 2011 153,243 miles

O/S/F Half shaft outer gasket leaking - not on brakes

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f swivel seal sweating

Fail 21 Mar 2011 153,241 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S/F Half shaft outer gasket leaking - not on brakes

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f swivel seal sweating

Pass 21 May 2009 146,326 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 143,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 142,246 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 142,192 miles

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

oil leak

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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K188 JRR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K188 JRR, 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 K188 JRR registered?

K188 JRR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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