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K632 HKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

174,953 mi
Last recorded174,953 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK632 HKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2021 174,953 miles

ball joint in steering box drop arm has some play (Advise attention

engine leaking oil

front chasses corroding

gearbox leaking oil

n/s/f and o/s/f out riggers corroding (Advise attention

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play

n/s/r and o/s/r out riggers corroding (Advise attention

o/s/r wheel bearing has some play

rear chasses corroding

Fail 30 Sep 2021 174,953 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

ball joint in steering box drop arm has some play (Advise attention

engine leaking oil

front chasses corroding

gearbox leaking oil

n/s/f and o/s/f out riggers corroding (Advise attention

n/s/f wheel bearing has some play

n/s/r and o/s/r out riggers corroding (Advise attention

o/s/r wheel bearing has some play

rear chasses corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2020 174,247 miles

both centre out riggers corroding

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

engine leaking oil

gearbox leaking oil

rear chasses corroding

Fail 18 Sep 2020 174,247 miles

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

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

both centre out riggers corroding

both front wheel bearings have slight play

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

engine leaking oil

gearbox leaking oil

rear chasses corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2019 173,254 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 173,254 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 171,326 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust section hangers perished and cracked.

Multiple small stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 10 Sep 2018 171,326 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))

Centre and rear exhaust section hangers perished and cracked.

Multiple small stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 11 Sep 2017 171,085 miles

Metal brake pipes across rear axle have surface corrosion.

Fail 11 Sep 2017 171,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side and indicator (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Metal brake pipes across rear axle have surface corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 168,383 miles

Fair amount of handbrake travel.

Front brake hoses starting to crack /perish.

Front metal brake pipes corroded.

Main front to rear brake metal pipe corroded.

O/s/r service brake slow to operate, advise attention.

Rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 165,664 miles

front bumper showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Sep 2015 165,655 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 164,376 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 164,373 miles

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 164,351 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

viscous fan broken

Pass 10 Jun 2013 163,137 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 162,775 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 156,909 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 145,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 135,090 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 127,225 miles

front number plate poor

judder to front brakes

n/s/f coil spring top mount rusty

small leak from steering box

wire rubbing against prop shaft

Fail 30 Jun 2008 127,225 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate poor

judder to front brakes

n/s/f coil spring top mount rusty

small leak from steering box

wire rubbing against prop shaft

Pass 20 Dec 2006 107,719 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 107,719 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Aug 2005 92,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 92,291 miles

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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K632 HKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 K632 HKV, 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 K632 HKV registered?

K632 HKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K632 HKV shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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