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K548 WFD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2025
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

31,806 mi
Last recorded31,806 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK548 WFD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2024 31,806 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2024 131,806 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2023 131,524 miles

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 131,513 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hub seal leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 131,503 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 131,282 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 131,282 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 130,940 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 126,890 miles

Both front swivel joints leaking oil/grease

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear chassis corroded and multiple welded repairs

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 126,890 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis/ outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre chassis/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis/ outrigger (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Centre chassis/crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both front swivel joints leaking oil/grease

Both rear shock absorber dust covers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front and rear chassis corroded and multiple welded repairs

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear hub leaking

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hub leaking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,708 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 123,426 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount/chassis corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front top shockabsorber mounts corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 117,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust tail-pipe protrudes too far

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

Offside Rear hub seal appears to be leaking

Fail 19 Oct 2016 117,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear exhaust tail-pipe protrudes too far

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear hub seal appears to be leaking

Pass 22 Oct 2015 110,204 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 110,204 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 106,214 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 103,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 102,267 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 102,267 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Bonnet release cable incomplete

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust supprt rubbers deteriorated

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leaks from engine and diffs

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

Tail pipe corroded

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 98,920 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,720 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 90,653 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 90,653 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 84,969 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 79,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 78,439 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 78,439 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

o/s/f and rear brake pipes corroded slightly

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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K548 WFD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 K548 WFD, 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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K548 WFD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1993.

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