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K413 TCE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,936 mi
Last recorded114,936 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK413 TCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 114,936 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 114,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,720 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 109,240 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,059 miles

front headlamps poor condition

ns front floor pan holed

poor repair by welding on os rear chassis rail

slight play in os rear wheel bearing

various corrosion areas on chassis rails. ok at time of test

Fail 8 Aug 2016 106,055 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm gaiter (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front headlamps poor condition

ns front floor pan holed

poor repair by welding on os rear chassis rail

slight play in os rear wheel bearing

various corrosion areas on chassis rails. ok at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,599 miles

front outriggers poor condition

rear chassis rails poor condition

Pass 19 Dec 2014 104,505 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 104,503 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 103,114 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,126 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 100,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 99,262 miles

rear chassis offside and nearside and rear crossmember corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2008 98,074 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 98,050 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 96,115 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 96,095 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

steering box has slight leak from grub screw

Pass 4 Sep 2006 93,792 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 93,792 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front exhaust mounting condition as marked

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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K413 TCE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 K413 TCE, 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 K413 TCE registered?

K413 TCE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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