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K35 LRW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

241,724 mi
Last recorded241,724 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK35 LRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 241,724 miles

Front Offside & Nearside swivel joints slight play

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 241,724 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 237,503 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Centre Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate obscured bull bar / not vertical (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front tractor joint leaking

Offside Front tractor joint leaking

battery tray holed due to corrosion

musical horn

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 236,703 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 236,420 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 223,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 168,499 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Roof rack is insecurly mounted.

Fail 17 Jul 2009 168,499 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector not fitted symmetrically (1.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear bump stop missing.

Roof rack is insecurly mounted.

Pass 29 May 2008 144,826 miles

offside rear bump stop missing

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 Jun 2007 132,347 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 132,195 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper smearing screen slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2006 119,145 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 119,145 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside rear chassis and rear crossmember corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

rear a frame to axle ball joint has slight play present

steering box leaking slight amount of fluid at drop arm

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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K35 LRW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K35 LRW, 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 K35 LRW registered?

K35 LRW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K35 LRW safe to buy?

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