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K665 BNY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,905 mi
Last recorded89,905 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK665 BNY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 89,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear propshaft rear u/j slight play

steering slightly stiff in operation

Pass 12 Jul 2016 87,979 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion rear cross member rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 82,720 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2015 82,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,250 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,046 miles

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

rear chassis cross member corroding

Fail 18 Jun 2013 60,046 miles

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

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

rear chassis cross member corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2012 57,025 miles

All front and rear steering braking and suspension components corroding

All front and rear tractor arms bushes slightly deteriotating but not resulting in excessive movement

Auxillary drivebelts cracking

Complete chassis sections corroding slightly

Exhaust corroding

Fuel tank and fuel filler neck damp but no visable leaks at time of test

Nearside front and nearside rear outriggers corroded but not considered excessive

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 May 2011 56,509 miles

All four bushes to both front lower tractor arms starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front lower shock absorber mounts where they attach to front axle are corroding

Exhaust system corroding

Front brake discs corroding

Front brake pads wering low

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

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

Offside front door check strap loose

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Various oil leaks

Fail 25 May 2011 56,509 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

All four bushes to both front lower tractor arms starting to split but not resulting in excessive movement

Both front lower shock absorber mounts where they attach to front axle are corroding

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

Exhaust system corroding

Front brake discs corroding

Front brake pads wering low

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

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

Offside front door check strap loose

Offside rear mudflap broken

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Various oil leaks

Pass 8 Jun 2010 55,371 miles

Corrosion appearing to both rear chassis rails and rear crossmember

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering belt lightly splitting

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 55,371 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Corrosion appearing to both rear chassis rails and rear crossmember

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

Nearside door mirror glass broken

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

Offside door check strap loose

Oil leak

Power steering belt lightly splitting

Reverse lamp not working

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 54,295 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Drive belts cracking

Exhaust corroding

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 54,295 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front wiper blades split

Drive belts cracking

Exhaust corroding

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

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,495 miles

All four front tractor arm bushes has slight movement

Both front outriggers corroded

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

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

Offside rear chassis rail corroded but not within 30cm of load bearing items but recommend repair as tow bar attached

Rear crossmember corroded, recommend repair as tow bar attached

Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,495 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

All four front tractor arm bushes has slight movement

Both front outriggers corroded

Gearse boot split to offside front, rear track rod end

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

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

Offside rear chassis rail corroded but not within 30cm of load bearing items but recommend repair as tow bar attached

Rear crossmember corroded, recommend repair as tow bar attached

Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,291 miles

Intermidiate drop arm joint has slight play

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear tyres badly cracking but no ply, cords or reinforcement showing.

Pass 2 Mar 2006 49,662 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

oil 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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K665 BNY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc 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 K665 BNY, 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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K665 BNY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1993.

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