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K621 SPV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,889 mi
Last recorded177,889 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK621 SPV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2021 177,889 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable bush deteriorated (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Dec 2020 177,887 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Passenger's seat insecure all (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable bush worn (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 172,847 miles

All four wheel bearings have slight movement (slight play) present

front & rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present

offside front inner brake pad is wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2015 163,945 miles

both front wheel bearings near side & offside have some slight movement present

exhaust down pipe has fractional seepage at joint with system

near side front hub appears to have some dampness present

near side rear door is a little hard to open

rear axle metal brake pipe & front to rear metal brake pipe have some corrosion present

Pass 16 Jun 2014 154,472 miles

both front wheel bearings near side & offside have some movement present

exhaust down pipe to exhaust system joint has fractional seepage present

near side front hub has slight oil seepage

near side of windscreen has a stone chip outside of swept area

the near side rear door is relativly hard to open

Pass 31 May 2013 145,436 miles

Front middle seat has tool box bolted over / in place of - un-useable.

both near side & offside body outriggers (near front wheel/tyres have cpeeosion present - vehicle body is secure.

front offside & near side seat belt webbing has some deterioration / slight fraying - not substantially affecting strength.

offside front inner brake pad is starting to wear low & has greater wear than its corrisponding pad.

offside front metal brake pipe has some corrosion present - clean, inspect & waxoil coat to protect.

rear axle metal brake pipes have some corrosion present.

rear differential front pinion seal is starting to weep.

rear metal boxes that normally form additional side seats are void of seat cussions (that make seats) & have tools / equipment on them - therefore not included as seats.

slight play present in both near side & offside front wheel bearings.

some cutting / shingle damage to both offside front & offside reat tyres - tread & side walls.

Pass 12 May 2012 137,232 miles

brake pipes painted up 2/ nearside front seat slight corrosion around seat base 3/steering damper slight play in bush

Pass 7 May 2011 197,792 miles

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

Oil leak

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 May 2010 196,283 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 196,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 196,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 194,507 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 191,041 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 190,371 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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K621 SPV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 K621 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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What year was K621 SPV registered?

K621 SPV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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