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K315 OHW

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

169,321 mi
Last recorded169,321 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK315 OHW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 169,321 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

slight play in front and rear propshaft uj joints

Fail 5 Feb 2015 169,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

n/s/f floor corroded

slight play in front and rear propshaft uj joints

Pass 5 Feb 2014 166,055 miles

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

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

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

heavy corrosion around n/s/r chassis

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 3 Feb 2014 166,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

heavy corrosion around n/s/r chassis

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 21 Jan 2013 161,938 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 21 Jan 2013 161,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 31 Jan 2012 158,369 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2012 158,369 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

steering damper bushes slightly worn

Pass 19 Jan 2011 156,354 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear top shock absorber bushes slightly worn

Fail 17 Jan 2011 156,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear top shock absorber bushes slightly worn

no reverse lamps

propella shaft uj worn

Pass 15 Feb 2010 152,943 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

slight damage to o/s rear tyre .

Fail 11 Feb 2010 152,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

front no plate poor

slight damage to o/s rear tyre .

Pass 27 Jan 2009 149,116 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

n/s upper bulkhead rusted

rear prop uj slight play

slight play in n/s rear bearing

Fail 23 Jan 2009 149,116 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

front steering uj rusted

n/s upper bulkhead rusted

rear prop uj slight play

slight play in n/s rear bearing

slight unbalance on rear brakes

throttle stuck on first application

Pass 29 Jan 2008 144,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate becoming indistinct

Fail 29 Jan 2008 144,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 141,265 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 135,918 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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K315 OHW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K315 OHW, 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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K315 OHW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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