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K58 WFP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,639 mi
Last recorded210,639 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK58 WFP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 210,639 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 210,471 miles

chassis starting to corrode

Pass 16 Sep 2022 210,033 miles

front chassis starting to corrode

seat end plate c orroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 209,102 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 207,615 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis starting to corrode

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 207,611 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front chassis starting to corrode

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 204,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 204,543 miles

slight corrosion nearside rear chassis

slight corrosion offside rear chassis

Pass 8 Mar 2017 203,520 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 201,390 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 197,577 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 193,898 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014
Pass 16 Feb 2013 192,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 191,052 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 189,548 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 186,190 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2010 186,189 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 183,428 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 183,428 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 176,584 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 176,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2007 162,512 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 162,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 150,516 miles

Slight deterioration in headlight reflectors , n/s/f tyre low on outer edge .

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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K58 WFP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K58 WFP, 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 K58 WFP registered?

K58 WFP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1993.

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