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K566 SNL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

224,193 mi
Last recorded224,193 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK566 SNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 224,193 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 219,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 219,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan front (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 216,107 miles

CHASSIS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED AND REPAIRED

DIPPED HEADLAMPS ILLUMINATE WHEN SIDELIGHTS SWITCHED ON

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

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 1 Jul 2016 216,107 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure RUNNER BROKEN/CORRODED (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not working on main beam BOTH HEADLAMPS (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play STEERING BOX DROP ARM JOINT (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' ITEMS STUCK ON SCREEN (8.3.1b)

CHASSIS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED AND REPAIRED

DIPPED HEADLAMPS ILLUMINATE WHEN SIDELIGHTS SWITCHED ON

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

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 21 Jul 2015 208,237 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 208,229 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 200,885 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 200,885 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 198,056 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 195,398 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 195,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 191,324 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2011 191,320 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 186,096 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 186,096 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 181,569 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 181,566 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 176,069 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 176,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 169,033 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 169,027 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 162,031 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 162,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

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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K566 SNL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 K566 SNL, 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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K566 SNL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 April 1993.

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