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K587 STN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,782 mi
Last recorded201,782 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK587 STN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2017 201,782 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 201,782 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 201,070 miles

chassie corrosoin

sterring box leaking

Fail 14 Dec 2016 201,064 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a frame mounting area box sectoin chassie (2.4.A.3)

Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/sf chassie leg inner (2.4.A.3)

chassie corrosoin

front and rear axles leaking for pinnoin

sterring box leaking

Pass 6 Jan 2016 199,854 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 199,758 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 199,651 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 197,814 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 197,806 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 191,736 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 191,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 181,107 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 167,440 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

propshaft rear u j slight play

Fail 11 Oct 2007 167,440 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

propshaft rear u j slight play

Pass 10 Oct 2006 150,779 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 132,633 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2005 132,633 miles

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

Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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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K587 STN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K587 STN, 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 K587 STN registered?

K587 STN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1993.

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