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K436 TRY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

904,453 mi
Last recorded904,453 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK436 TRY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 904,453 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 904,453 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perished

oil leaks from engine

Fail 1 Dec 2016 85,469 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting end of chassis to rear crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member to rear crossmember (6.6.6)

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

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all four tyres perished

oil leaks from engine

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,511 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2015 81,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,084 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

chassis & body rusted

Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,084 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 71,477 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 71,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 61,362 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 53,875 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 44,350 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 35,214 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 24,750 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 14,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 7,485 miles

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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K436 TRY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 K436 TRY, 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 K436 TRY registered?

K436 TRY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K436 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K436 TRY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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