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K676 WFK

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK676 WFK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle covered in Undersill.

Pass 17 Nov 2021 135,555 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 128,955 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT SHOCKER TURRETS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FOOTWELL HEAVILY UNDERSEALED/REPAIRED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FOOTWELL HEAVILY UNDERSEALED/REPAIRED (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORROSION AND THIN AT REAR CHASSIS LEGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 128,955 miles

Emissions not tested UNABLE TO OPEN BONNET (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned AIM INCORRECT [2 NEW HEADLIGHTS] (4.1.4 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced BULKHEAD (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body insecure FOOTWELL (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING SEAT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPERS PARKING ON SCREEN,NOT OPERATING PROPERLY (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering FOOTWELL/BULKHEAD (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT SHOCKER TURRETS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING SEAT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORROSION AND THIN AT REAR CHASSIS LEGS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 124,984 miles

Front Coil spring corroded near side and of side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded near side and of side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

of side front swivel seeping fluid

of side front tyre wearing inner tread

Pass 13 Dec 2017 119,773 miles

Body has slight corrosion BULKHEAD CORROSION (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH FRONT SHOCKERS (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS WEEPING ()

Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAK ()

Oil leak GEARBOX OIL LEAK ()

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

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

coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 114,219 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2016 114,219 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Oil leak hub ()

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 108,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 108,614 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 108,614 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 108,556 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 108,272 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 107,015 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 107,002 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 105,293 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 105,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 101,132 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 101,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside outer hub seal slight mist of gear oil

slight mist of gear oil on both back plats

Pass 25 Jul 2008 97,749 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 89,406 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 89,372 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 84,755 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 84,755 miles

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

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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K676 WFK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K676 WFK, 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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K676 WFK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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