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K319 RFW

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

140,949 mi
Last recorded140,949 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK319 RFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 140,949 miles

All prescribed and non prescribed areas showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 140,927 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Various sections of central / rear chassis corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

All prescribed and non prescribed areas showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 140,619 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated foot well corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated grease (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head/ foot well (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt catch cover missing

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 139,526 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front lower bulk head slightly corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub leaking grease

Offside Front seat belt catch cover missing

Offside Rear trim corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 138,980 miles

Offside Front seat belt catch cover missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 138,980 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front seat belt catch cover missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 137,634 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

slight seepage from swivel housings

Fail 20 Jul 2016 137,634 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded foot well (3.1.9)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 136,765 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear No. Plate slightly deteriorated

Slight seepage offside front swivel hub

Pass 31 Jul 2014 136,765 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear No. Plate slightly deteriorated

Slight seepage offside front swivel hub

Pass 22 Jul 2013 135,255 miles

Surface corrosion chassis members &c..

Fail 27 Jun 2013 135,249 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERSIDE / CHASSIS &c.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 132,975 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 132,975 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 130,590 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 130,585 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 124,907 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 124,907 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 120,523 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 120,520 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s drag link end cover split

Pass 31 Jan 2008 115,935 miles

nearside rear chassis slight corrosion.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 109,857 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 100,434 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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K319 RFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 K319 RFW, 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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K319 RFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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