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K384 RHR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

62,541 mi
Last recorded62,541 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK384 RHR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,541 miles

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

Slight leak from both front axle swivel joints

Fail 22 Jun 2016 62,541 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSF chassis at radius arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF damper mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Slight leak from both front axle swivel joints

Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

diesel tank showing sighns of diesel stain unable to find leak

offside rear tyre perishing

steering arm upper uj has slight play

nearside and offside front tractor joints have seepage close to brake discs

Fail 16 Nov 2015 62,541 miles

Fuel system component leaking near diesel pump (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts on caliper catches suspention cup on lock (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush lower bush (2.7.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

diesel tank showing sighns of diesel stain unable to find leak

offside rear tyre perishing

steering arm upper uj has slight play

nearside and offside front tractor joints have seepage close to brake discs

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,540 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front tractor joints have seepage of oil

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 11 Nov 2014 62,540 miles

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front tractor joints have seepage of oil

Pass 8 Nov 2013 62,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chip in offside front headlamp

nearside front tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

chip in offside front headlamp

nearside front tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,540 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 62,540 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,540 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 62,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 62,540 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 62,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,540 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 62,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,540 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 62,540 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,540 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

ball joint gaitor split by steering box

slight damage to seat belts

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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K384 RHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K384 RHR, 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 K384 RHR registered?

K384 RHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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