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K36 LRW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

206,730 mi
Last recorded206,730 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK36 LRW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 206,730 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulk head /floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 205,612 miles

Nearside Front hub slight leak

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

leak from gearbox area

Fail 28 Sep 2023 205,612 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front hub slight leak

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

leak from gearbox area

Pass 30 Sep 2022 204,585 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 203,904 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 203,087 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Bulkhead lower mountings slightly corroded both sides

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle mounting bushes worn/deteriated in hockey sticks both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis point mounting bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box seals and reservior hose connections (2.1.5 (a))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 199,049 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 199,045 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 194,464 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 194,460 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 188,611 miles

Front floor pans corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2016 188,607 miles

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

Front floor pans corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 181,555 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak offside front swivel

Pass 27 Aug 2014 174,778 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 174,683 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 169,289 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 160,773 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 153,688 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 153,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 147,500 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 147,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 137,674 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 137,674 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 129,212 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 120,602 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 111,530 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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K36 LRW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 K36 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 K36 LRW registered?

K36 LRW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1993.

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The MOT history for K36 LRW shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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