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K631 HUM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,284 mi
Last recorded134,284 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK631 HUM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 134,284 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 134,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2017 132,480 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in both prop shaft splined joints

Fail 9 Jun 2017 132,442 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bracing tube removed exposing heavy corrosion at inside of chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in both prop shaft splined joints

Fail 24 Mar 2017 132,419 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases small silencer and joint to rear section (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement C spanner front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement C spanner front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Play at both prop shaft splined joints

Pass 8 Feb 2016 128,039 miles

under-body surface corrosion.

Pass 27 Jan 2015 123,736 miles

rear o/s chassis above bump stop corroded.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 123,712 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

middle o/s chassis corroded.

rear o/s chassis above bump stop corroded.

Pass 17 Oct 2013 112,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 103,491 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 103,473 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 97,374 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 91,657 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 85,981 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear axle centre ball joint grease cover perished and torn.

Pass 6 Feb 2008 79,511 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 79,502 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 74,723 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 70,506 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s n/s/f tractor units slight leak. †n/s/r driveshaft seal slight leak

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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K631 HUM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K631 HUM, 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 K631 HUM registered?

K631 HUM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 January 1993.

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