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K33 JNR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,957 mi
Last recorded122,957 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 JNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 122,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 120,347 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery tray corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 115,562 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering drop link ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 112,317 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 112,282 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn propshaft loose (2.4.G.4d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 107,225 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front slight play in king/pin

Offside Rear slight oil leak hub seal

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

brake peddle wearing thin

Pass 11 Apr 2016 102,224 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,049 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,218 miles

slight

slight leak on offside rear hub seal

slight leak on steering box

Pass 28 Jan 2013 88,989 miles

slight leak on steering box

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,380 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 86,179 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 84,463 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 81,608 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 78,537 miles

O/s/f tyre perishing on sidewalls (boarderline).

Pass 2 Nov 2006 76,252 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 76,248 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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K33 JNR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K33 JNR, 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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What year was K33 JNR registered?

K33 JNR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1993.

Is K33 JNR safe to buy?

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