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K189 JRR

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

246,705 mi
Last recorded246,705 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK189 JRR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 246,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering column attachment defective steering u/j worn top of box (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side x 4 bushes in all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported both sides (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A frame ball (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both half shafts worn out

Pass 14 Apr 2022 241,523 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Apr 2022 241,523 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Idler arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 235,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 235,064 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 232,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 226,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 226,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 221,427 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 214,917 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 207,794 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion to vehicle chassis

Pass 23 Jan 2015 201,304 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 195,746 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 190,999 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 186,880 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 186,879 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 181,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 175,832 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 164,403 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 164,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 153,965 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 153,868 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 144,840 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 133,153 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 133,138 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 133,123 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2006 133,104 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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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K189 JRR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 K189 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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K189 JRR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1993.

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