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K686 JJN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

80,006 mi
Last recorded80,006 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK686 JJN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2021 80,006 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle tractor joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 80,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,002 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 80,006 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Oil leak engine area ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 80,003 miles

Oil leak ()

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

chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2015 80,002 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,006 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 80,007 miles

Both front tractor joints leaking

Both side steps corroded

Exhaust system deteriorating

Offside front disc slightly contaminated

Oil leak

Rear antiroll bar bushes slightly worn

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Steering box weeping

Pass 26 Jul 2012 80,012 miles

Various chips in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Wipers smearing

Fail 26 Jul 2012 80,008 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Various chips in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jul 2011 80,003 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 80,008 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 80,002 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 80,009 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s wiper linkage heavily worn limiting swept area

rear half shaft and flanges worn

rear prop shaft u/j worn

Fail 21 Jul 2009 80,009 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s wiper linkage heavily worn limiting swept area

rear half shaft and flanges worn

rear prop shaft u/j worn

Fail 6 Jul 2009 80,008 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

near side wiper linkage heavily worn limiting swept area

rear half shaft and flanges badly worn

rear prop shaft u/j worn

Pass 15 Jul 2008 80,008 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 80,008 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 80,006 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre tread stepped

rear chassis generally corroded

steering damper bushs worn

wipers noisy and swept area reduced

Pass 4 Jul 2007 80,003 miles

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

Chassis and rear cross member corroded but not holed

Cut in OSF tyre (no cords showing)

Front suspension arm b ushes starting wear

NSR bumpstop missing

NSR shock absorber moving around within bottom cup(nut needs tightening)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Slight play in A frame ball joint

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play steering damper bush

Slight weep from NSF swivel housing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 80,000 miles

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

Rear axle 'A' bar joint worn

Pass 6 Jul 2005 80,003 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K686 JJN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K686 JJN, 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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K686 JJN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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