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K595 EVC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

89,930 mi
Last recorded89,930 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK595 EVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 89,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion bulkhead foot well / below steering column (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 89,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion bulkhead foot well / below steering column (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported across axle case (3.6.B.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,483 miles

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

brake servo mounting corroded and poor condition

nearside rear body mounting corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2016 89,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brake servo mounting corroded and poor condition

nearside rear body mounting corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2015 87,520 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear body outriggers corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 85,473 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 85,473 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,340 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion around front screen and a pillars

corrosion starting to show around offside front shock turret

front bumper corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion around front screen and a pillars

corrosion starting to show around offside front shock turret

front bumper corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2012 81,071 miles

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

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

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

both rear radius arm mounts starting to perish

corrosion to nearside front chassis member

corrosion to rear cross member but not in priscribed area

rear brakes noisy

slight misting of oil from steering box

various areas of surface corrosion to chassis

Fail 24 Sep 2012 81,071 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

both rear radius arm mounts starting to perish

corrosion to nearside front chassis member

corrosion to rear cross member but not in priscribed area

rear brakes noisy

slight misting of oil from steering box

Pass 29 Sep 2011 78,730 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 78,730 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,200 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 73,515 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 73,515 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 70,551 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 67,857 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion in engine compartment under brake servo.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 64,540 miles

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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K595 EVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K595 EVC, 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 K595 EVC registered?

K595 EVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1993.

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