MOT Status
ValidMileage
159,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users passed emissions (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside washer poor
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed worn (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front axle/bearing seal weeping
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached front nut (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Seat belt buckle missing all rear (7.1.2 (d))
Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff nose leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
varoius oil leaks
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K552 JVW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 K552 JVW, 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 K552 JVW registered?
K552 JVW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.
Is K552 JVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for K552 JVW shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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