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K631 YNC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

189,766 mi
Last recorded189,766 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK631 YNC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 189,766 miles

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

Long foot brake travel

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

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

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

Offside Front swivel hub slight leak

Steering box slight leak

Wipers not self parking

exhaust protruding body at rear

Fail 14 May 2018 189,760 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Long foot brake travel

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

Nearside Front swivel hub slight leak

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

Offside Front swivel hub slight leak

Steering box slight leak

Wipers not self parking

exhaust protruding body at rear

Pass 23 Jun 2017 175,222 miles

Battery light on

Long hand brake travel

Fail 22 Jun 2017 175,214 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery light on

Long hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jun 2016 166,098 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in o/s/f top swivle pin bearing

Fail 4 Jun 2016 166,058 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in o/s/f top swivle pin bearing

Pass 22 May 2015 159,909 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 153,456 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 153,456 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 147,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bottom intercooler hose twisted

engine oil leak

n/s hub seal leaking slightly

n/s/f brake disc back plate missing

o/s hub seal leaking slightly

rear most exhaust rubber perishing

transfer box oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 147,645 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

bottom intercooler hose twisted

engine oil leak

n/s hub seal leaking slightly

n/s/f brake disc back plate missing

o/s hub seal leaking slightly

rear most exhaust rubber perishing

transfer box oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 141,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f back plate missing for brake disc

o/s/f brake disc inner face slightly corroded

Pass 9 May 2011 138,072 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 133,893 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 129,891 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 125,249 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 120,627 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 116,111 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 116,060 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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 YNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 K631 YNC, 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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K631 YNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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