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K596 VNX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

188,609 mi
Last recorded188,609 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK596 VNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 188,609 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 188,598 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod insecurely attached bolt loose marked (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2022 187,601 miles

Nearside Front Inner door lock mechanism (button) missing (in door?)

Nearside Front indicator temperamental

Fail 15 Apr 2022 187,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear hanger broken off holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 183,542 miles

alternator belt very loose

brake pedal spongy

Pass 19 Aug 2019 180,859 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front seat deteriorated

Fail 16 Aug 2019 180,859 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front seat deteriorated

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 22 Jan 2013 180,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front body to chassis mounts corroded

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle presented for test dirty

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Drives & passengers seats in very poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2011 180,276 miles

Body work in poor condition

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

Drivers/Passengers seats in very poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight weep from deisel pump & fuel leak off pipes

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2011 180,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body work in poor condition

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

Drivers/Passengers seats in very poor condition

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight weep from deisel pump & fuel leak off pipes

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 174,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bumpstops missing

n/s seatbelt slightly damaged

small split in pedal rubber

Fail 1 Nov 2010 174,554 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear bumpstops missing

n/s seatbelt slightly damaged

small split in brake pedal rubber

Pass 6 Nov 2009 172,664 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 172,664 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

n/s and o/s rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 163,346 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 163,346 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 152,819 miles

adv: n/s mirror †adv: all tyres very worn and poor †adv: all steering jionts worn †adv: n/s/r indictor lens

Pass 18 May 2006 146,587 miles

adv:::n/s mirror damage †adv:::front steering joint worn

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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K596 VNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K596 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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K596 VNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1993.

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