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K415 RGA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

173,270 mi
Last recorded173,270 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK415 RGA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 173,270 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 173,256 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission Axle oil on brakes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety Oil leaking on brakes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 172,240 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp images poor

Washer aim poor

Fail 29 Sep 2020 172,203 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Front a pillars around windscreen corroded

Front headlight beam images poor

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

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front body corroded outside of prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

washer aim poor

Pass 13 Sep 2019 171,409 miles

Both front steering pivots seal slightly leaking

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 171,409 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front steering pivots seal slightly leaking

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 171,049 miles

Both front steering pivots seal damp

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

Oil leak from front diff

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on the offside rear chassis

Fail 18 Sep 2018 17,101 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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))

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

Both front steering pivots seal damp

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

Oil leak from front diff

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on the offside rear chassis

Pass 2 Oct 2017 168,983 miles

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

both front hub seals damp

rear number plate faded

Fail 22 Sep 2017 168,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

both front hub seals damp

rear number plate faded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 168,292 miles

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber mount rubber worn

both front hub units damp

front differential unit damp

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2016 168,268 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Lower shock absorber mount rubber worn

both front hub units damp

front differential unit damp

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2015 167,269 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 167,249 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 165,257 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 165,257 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 163,448 miles

Handbrake warning light not working

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 163,447 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Handbrake warning light not working

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 161,401 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 161,400 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 158,345 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 158,344 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 155,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 148,476 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

rear cross member corroded. all springs corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2008 140,004 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear brake flexy hose. dip stick tube insecure. rad cap missing.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 132,483 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 123,839 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 123,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 114,431 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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K415 RGA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 K415 RGA, 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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K415 RGA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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