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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
has been freshly wax oiled
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated around body mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front bulkhead/skuttle panel corroded
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel leak from diesel pump (not excessive)
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake drum looks damp, possible leak from axle
Oil leak from engine, steering box, gear box and front of rear diff
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel leak from diesel pump (not excessive)
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake drum looks damp, possible leak from axle
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak from engine, steering box, gear box and front of rear diff
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge mounting point damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front corrosion found inside the chassis rail but unable to see if it extends to a prescribed area . is in the steering box area
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal weaping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower hinge mounting point damaged (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front corrosion found inside the chassis rail but unable to see if it extends to a prescribed area . is in the steering box area
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front service brake slightly slow to apply
Nearside Rear wheel hub leaking slightly
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door is cracked near the lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front service brake slightly slow to apply
Nearside Rear wheel hub leaking slightly
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive appears plated from the inside (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch. appears plated from the inside (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door is cracked near the lower hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Front coil springs corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded return pipe is corroded and slightly pitted but not excessive (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Both rear tyres have cracking in side walls and tread
Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded One power steering pipe across front (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Front coil springs corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Both rear tyres have cracking in side walls and tread
Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded pipes very corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear above chassis and at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping steering box leaking power steering fluid (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member corroded within perscribed area steering box and linkage (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded brake hose ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake servo inoperative brake servo not working (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front coil springs corroded x2
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear both rear tyres have cracking in side walls and tread
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower door damaged at hinge mounting point
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Fuel system component leaking rear of injector pump (7.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Towbar retaining device missing towing pin anti loose clip (6.6.3a)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre repairable ()
Offside Front Lower door damaged at hinge mounting point
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mounting (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bushes on steering damper deteriorated but no play
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
bushes on steering damper deteriorated but no play
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in front steering joints
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in front steering joints
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both front floor pans heavily corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas
nearside rear tyre cut but no cords visible at this time
no park brake application lamp lit when park brake applied
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
both front floor pans heavily corroded and holed but not within prescribed areas
nearside rear tyre cut but no cords visible at this time
no park brake application lamp lit when park brake applied
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
corrosion at o/s/f winch mounting
no towing pin fitted at time of test
Front floor pan corroded but not in prescribed area
Front of chassis rails corroded but not in prescribed area
Steel brake pipes corroded but not yet pitted to excess
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear window missing
towing pin missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
steering box damp but not yet to excess
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear brakes squeek when applied.Advise investigating
steering box seal damp.Check soon
steering box damp with oil but not yet to excess
incorrect GVW on certificate it should read 2400kg.
steering box damp check seal soon.
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K609 SPV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 K609 SPV, 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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K609 SPV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1993.
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