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K469 PCV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,615 mi
Last recorded88,615 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK469 PCV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,615 miles

Centre chassis out riggers slightly corroded.

Corrosion in edges of sill mountings - both sides front.

Dip switch worn.

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

Front number plate damaged.

Nearside and offside front hub seals leaking.

Nearside gearbox mounting insecure.

Oil leaks from front and rear differentials.

Vehicle electrical wireing not insulated and insecure.

Vehicle has undergone extensive chassis repairs.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 88,548 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre chassis out riggers slightly corroded.

Corrosion in edges of sill mountings - both sides front.

Dip switch worn.

Drivers door check strap missing.

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

Front number plate damaged.

Front propshaft not fitted at time of test.

Nearside and offside front hub seals leaking.

Nearside gearbox mounting insecure.

Oil leaks from front and rear differentials.

Vehicle electrical wireing not insulated and insecure.

Vehicle has undergone extensive chassis repairs.

Rear propshaft universal joint worn to excess.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 98,337 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 98,337 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 92,786 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

steering drop dust cover split

Fail 28 Jul 2010 92,781 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

front prop shaft inscure

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

steering drop arm dust cover split

Fail 28 Jul 2009 86,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,358 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 79,626 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 79,626 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,696 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre inner walls parishing

Pass 24 Jul 2006 64,457 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 57,246 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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K469 PCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K469 PCV, 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 K469 PCV registered?

K469 PCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 April 1993.

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