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K405 CAW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

151,843 mi
Last recorded151,843 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK405 CAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 151,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 151,843 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 151,838 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 148,982 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion mid/front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 148,982 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

clutch pedal antislip/rubber missing

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion mid/front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside steering damper bush play

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 145,205 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate slight damage

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion mid/front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside steering damper bush deteriorating/play

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 145,205 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate slight damage

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front door only secured on first latch

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion mid/front outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside steering damper bush deteriorating/play

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 142,313 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides outer (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate slight damage

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front door only secured on first latch

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion mid/front outrigger corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside steering damper bush play

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 142,313 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides outer (5.2.2a)

Front registration plate slight damage

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Front door only secured on first latch

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion mid/front outrigger corroding (6.1.B.2)

Offside steering damper bush play

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 139,989 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front registration plate slight damage

Fail 11 Mar 2015 139,989 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front registration plate slight damage

Pass 14 Mar 2014 136,689 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 136,689 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front bull bar mountings insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2013 132,116 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

front bullbar mountings insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2013 132,116 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front bullbar mountings insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2012 126,646 miles

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front bull bar slightly insecure/loose

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Mar 2012 126,615 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front bull bar slightly insecure/loose

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front outrigger corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2011 122,487 miles

front bull bar slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front outrigger corroding

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 122,487 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Adjustable towbar bracket slightly worn (6.6.5b)

Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber wearing

clutch pedal rubber missing

front bull bar slightly insecure

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside front outrigger corroding

Pass 23 Feb 2010 118,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Fail 23 Feb 2010 118,579 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 13 Mar 2009 114,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 114,776 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2008 109,680 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 109,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2007 105,657 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 105,657 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 102,633 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 102,633 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K405 CAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

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 K405 CAW, 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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K405 CAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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