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K404 JTV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,473 mi
Last recorded176,473 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK404 JTV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 176,473 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 168,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 160,872 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 149,831 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 141,553 miles

Front wiper blades slight smearing.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 141,032 miles

slight play in drop arm ball joint

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jan 2016 134,109 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 133,705 miles

Rear cross member has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Oct 2013 131,214 miles

Near side rear hub seal slight leak

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

Offside rear hub seal slight leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 131,214 miles

Near side rear hub seal slight leak

Offside rear hub seal slight leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 129,053 miles

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

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight play in offside front swivel bearing

Pass 27 Aug 2011 126,019 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 125,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 125,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 123,080 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 19 Sep 2007 120,213 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 113,739 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 110,326 miles

Nearside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DE LAMINATE

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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K404 JTV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 K404 JTV, 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 K404 JTV registered?

K404 JTV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 1993.

Is K404 JTV safe to buy?

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