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K191 FLS

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,897 mi
Last recorded109,897 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK191 FLS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2020 109,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Nut almost off thread!!! (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front arches heavily corroded!

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Marked with chalk. (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both front of rear arches, inside door shut. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL 4. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides. (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Of fuel lines heavily corroded.

Pass 3 Jul 2019 102,718 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 95,892 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on the top of the rear axle. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,527 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 90,589 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inside car (5.2.6)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill inside car (5.2.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' on dash and hanging from mirror (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened slightly twisted (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint box area (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on top of axle (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 84,592 miles

Offside front swivel hub has a slight leak.

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

Pass 15 May 2015 77,953 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 70,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2014 70,588 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 63,612 miles

Advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 May 2013 63,612 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Advise rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 52,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 May 2012 52,084 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,678 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2011 44,678 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2010 32,785 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 32,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 27,121 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2008 26,892 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 May 2007 26,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2006 25,810 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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K191 FLS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K191 FLS, 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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K191 FLS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1993.

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