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K418 TCE

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,426 mi
Last recorded191,426 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK418 TCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 191,426 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 185,509 miles

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

Nearside front pads loose in calliper

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 184,810 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front outrigger has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Dec 2014 184,784 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy

nearside front outrigger has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2013 183,811 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 175,997 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Aug 2012 175,997 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Sep 2011 171,174 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 170,105 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 170,103 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 170,071 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2007 170,071 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

wiper linkage slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2006 160,680 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 160,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

park brake warning light not working

water pipes touching steering shaft under bonet

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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K418 TCE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K418 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 K418 TCE registered?

K418 TCE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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