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K489 URN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests27 (13 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate48.1%

Mileage

37,999 mi
Last recorded37,999 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK489 URN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 14 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2019 37,999 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced above the front radius arm bushes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced around rear radius arm bush (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake backplate is wet

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 23,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate is wet

Fail 16 Oct 2018 23,469 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear brake backing plate is wet

Pass 11 Oct 2017 12,982 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 11 Oct 2017 12,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Swivel axle leaking onto disc

Offside Front Swivel axle leaking onto disc

Pass 10 Oct 2016 7,133 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

coil spring corroded All suspension springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 7,133 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

coil spring corroded All suspension springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 3,100 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 3,041 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Front Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 30,020 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 30,020 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 30,020 miles

Both rear shock absorber rubber bushes deteriated

O/S/F body mount corroded

O/S/R bump stop missing

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

Rear prop shaft bearing braking up.

Wheel nuts not held on by may threads.

Wiper arms lazy parking

Fail 15 Oct 2013 30,020 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear shock absorber rubber bushes deteriated

O/S/F body mount corroded

O/S/R bump stop missing

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

Rear prop shaft bearing braking up.

Wiper arms lazy parking

Pass 30 Nov 2012 30,020 miles

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

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

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

windscreen damaged but not within drivers view

Fail 16 Nov 2012 30,020 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

windscreen damsged but not within drivers view

Pass 28 Sep 2011 30,020 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 30,020 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 30,020 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 30,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 30,020 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 30,020 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

front regisration plate slight deterioration

Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,020 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 30,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 30,020 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 30,020 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 30,020 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 30,020 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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K489 URN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.1%.

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 K489 URN, 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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K489 URN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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