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K494 CAA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

164,023 mi
Last recorded164,023 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK494 CAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 164,023 miles

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

corrosion near nearside body mountings.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 158,207 miles

drop arm ball joint slight play

nearside front tyre slight split on inner wall

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside and nearside main chassis rusty

Pass 3 Jul 2015 152,994 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

long foot brake travel

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside and nearside chassis rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2015 152,936 miles

Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

long foot brake travel

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside and nearside chassis rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2014 149,738 miles

all road springs are rusty

long foot brake travel

nearside front hub has slight play

nearside rear bump stop missing

offside & nearside rear chasis is rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2013 147,322 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front king pins play / worn

nearside steering lock stop poor adjustment

offside front brake disc inner surface very corroded

offside headlamp poor output / on minimum

Fail 5 Jul 2013 147,322 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front king pins play / worn

nearside steering lock stop poor adjustment

offside front brake disc inner surface very corroded

offside headlamp poor output / on minimum

Fail 28 May 2013 147,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front king pins worn / play

nearside steering lock stop poor adjustment

offside front brake disc inner surface very corroded

offside headlamp poor output / on minimum

rear diff back plate bemt and damaged, level plug missing

Pass 14 May 2012 145,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

body has general corrosion

both front tyres heavily perished & are worn out of shape

n/s/f cv is leaking

Fail 11 May 2012 145,539 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

body has general corrosion

both front tyres heavily perished & are worn out of shape

n/s/f cv is leaking

Pass 20 Apr 2011 142,991 miles

general corrosion in rear chassis rails and suspension components

Fail 19 Apr 2011 142,979 miles

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

general corrosion in rear chassis rails and suspension components

Pass 7 Aug 2009 137,454 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2009 137,447 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 131,905 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 131,822 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front prop shaft slightly worn

rear prop shaft universal joint slightly worn

Pass 25 Jul 2007 126,695 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 126,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 121,082 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K494 CAA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K494 CAA, 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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K494 CAA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1993.

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