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K492 JVF

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,983 mi
Last recorded77,983 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 JVF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,983 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear uj gear box end (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer hud seal damp

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 77,983 miles

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play rear uj gear box end (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer hud seal damp

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 77,900 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

only just see a clear beam pattern from headlamps

rear part of exhaust weak

Fail 14 Oct 2019 77,873 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to pull out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

only just see a clear beam pattern from headlamps

rear part of exhaust weak

Pass 14 Apr 2018 77,586 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 77,026 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2017 77,000 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Central Front Oil leak diff ()

Central Rear Oil leak diff ()

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 75,750 miles

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 75,712 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 75,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 73,996 miles

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

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

slight leak on o/s and n/s front swivel hubs

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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K492 JVF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 K492 JVF, 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 K492 JVF registered?

K492 JVF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1993.

Is K492 JVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K492 JVF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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