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K191 LWV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

206,475 mi
Last recorded206,475 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK191 LWV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 206,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front no. plate damaged

nearside & offside rear chassis above axle and around tie bars heavily corroded

nearside front drive flange bolt missing

nearside rear shock absorber lower washer damaged

offside front tyre tread splitting

rear suspension stops missing

travel in footbrake

Fail 5 Nov 2014 206,471 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front no. plate damaged

nearside & offside rear chassis above axle and around tie bars heavily corroded

nearside front drive flange bolt missing

nearside rear shock absorber lower washer damaged

offside front tyre tread splitting

rear suspension stops missing

travel in footbrake

Fail 16 Oct 2014 206,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front driveshaft flange bolt missing

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush washer damaged

offside front door check strap insecre

rear bump stops missing

slight damage to front registration plate

travel in service brake pedal

Pass 16 Jul 2013 198,916 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f outriggers corroded and holed but not affecting strength of body security

slight damp around n/s/f steering pivot point

steering arm protection bar corroded and holed

Fail 11 Jul 2013 198,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f outriggers corroded and holed but not affecting strength of body security

slight damp around n/s/f steering pivot point

steering arm protection bar corroded and holed

Pass 14 Apr 2011 186,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes covered in grease

front no plate cracked

Pass 24 Apr 2010 172,619 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2010 172,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 163,998 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

some wear in wiper linkage, bonnet release cable requires adjustment oil leaks at steering box, engine and transmission

Fail 30 Mar 2009 163,997 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

some wear in wiper linkage, bonnet release cable requires adjustment oil leaks at steering box, engine and transmission

Pass 3 Apr 2008 158,407 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

n/s/f step damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2008 158,406 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Inner Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

n/s/f step damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2007 149,583 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 149,583 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Oil leak

engine needs to be stalled to enable engine to be switched off

Pass 24 Mar 2006 145,549 miles

Exhaust system corroding.

Nearside drag link ball joint gaiter split.

Rear axle brake pipes corroding.

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 LWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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