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K46 KMA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,256 mi
Last recorded120,256 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK46 KMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2022 120,256 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 120,155 miles

Floor not fully secure Drivers floor panel not fully secure due to rust in bottom of bulkhead (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc inner surfaces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General rust and corrosion to lower part of bulk head and floor panels

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bulk head bottom seams at floor panel attachments rusted and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body support outrigger forward of n/s rear wheel rusted and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs inner edges rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play detected in both rear propshaft universal joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 120,155 miles

Floor not fully secure Drivers floor panel not fully secure due to rust in bottom of bulkhead (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc inner surfaces rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General rust and corrosion to lower part of bulk head and floor panels

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front bulk head bottom seams at floor panel attachments rusted and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Steering damper mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body support outrigger forward of n/s rear wheel rusted and holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Drivers seat belt buckle cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs inner edges rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Slight play detected in both rear propshaft universal joints. (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Steering box drop arm loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 119,519 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 115,506 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 113,192 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 110,992 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 110,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 109,097 miles

all four tyre walls slightly cracked

Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,011 miles

advise slight cracks in all four inner tyre walls

Pass 14 Dec 2012 104,010 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 102,719 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 101,434 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 100,334 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 97,796 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 88,048 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 88,047 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 83,923 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 83,866 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,274 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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K46 KMA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K46 KMA, 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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K46 KMA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1993.

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