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K587 VNX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,551 mi
Last recorded177,551 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK587 VNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2024 177,551 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 177,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 172,168 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 168,119 miles

exhaust bracket repair

Pass 22 Jun 2021 165,981 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 165,958 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 163,913 miles

hand brake just meet requirements

Fail 10 Jul 2020 163,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

hand brake just meet requirements

Pass 10 Jul 2019 161,648 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 161,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 157,594 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 152,681 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 151,812 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal spongy

n/s/r drum has leak oil/ brake fluid

Fail 5 Sep 2014 150,812 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal spongy

n/s/r drum has leak oil/ brake fluid

Pass 2 Oct 2013 144,204 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 144,204 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Oil leak

rear hardy spicer worn

Pass 14 Nov 2009 143,097 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2009 143,097 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 142,330 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 142,324 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 140,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate damaged

o/s/f hub pitted

Fail 16 Nov 2007 140,331 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate damaged

o/s/f hub pitted

Pass 15 Mar 2007 134,475 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 134,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 134,442 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

transmission worn †bulk head corrored †park brake performance poor

Pass 21 Sep 2005 129,328 miles

both front hub seals damp slight wear in steering box. slight play n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Aug 2005 129,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

steering box has wear on r/h lock incorrct wattage bulb n/s side lamp

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 VNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VNX, 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 VNX registered?

K587 VNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1993.

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