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K392 YTA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

200,000 mi
Last recorded200,000 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK392 YTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 200,000 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 200,000 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 200,000 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))

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced X MEMBER MISSING (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 194,677 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 194,666 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded bot front at calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded main pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 182,546 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis brake pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 182,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated where bulk head meets floor is corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated where bulkhead meets floor is corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking steering box leaking oil (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pad wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material chassis brake pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 164,806 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 164,804 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not covering enogh area (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 148,283 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 148,282 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 132,713 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 132,713 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking p/s box leaking (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 119,198 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 111,360 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 111,360 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 106,881 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,869 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 106,868 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

clutch pedal anti-slip device missing.

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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K392 YTA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Brown 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 K392 YTA, 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 K392 YTA registered?

K392 YTA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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