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K634 SCN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,671 mi
Last recorded188,671 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK634 SCN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 188,671 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 7 May 2023 186,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 10 May 2022 184,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Fail 10 May 2022 184,342 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

Pass 11 May 2021 177,973 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2020 169,518 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 155,148 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 141,455 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 141,453 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 130,710 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 128,311 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 128,306 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking lift pump (7.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 123,439 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 123,439 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 111,713 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 106,658 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 105,833 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 103,811 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 101,011 miles

SIGNS OF DETERIATION ON INSIDE OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 96,320 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON FRONT BULKHEAD

Fail 13 Feb 2008 96,315 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON FRONT BULKHEAD

Pass 26 Jan 2007 93,030 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION ON UPPER AND LOWER BULKHEAD AREAS

Fail 13 Dec 2006 92,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 86,977 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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K634 SCN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K634 SCN, 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 K634 SCN registered?

K634 SCN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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