MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
227,742 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
no reverse light
rear diff oil seal leak
transmission oil leak
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front hubs oil seals leaking
rear anti roll bar links incorrectly fitted & fouling
wheelbearings show signs of wear
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K649 HKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 K649 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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K649 HKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1993.
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