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K68 FHL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

205,267 mi
Last recorded205,267 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK68 FHL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 205,267 miles

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak

Slight play in steering systems

Pass 10 Aug 2023 205,267 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Power steering box slightly seeping

Pass 30 Aug 2022 205,267 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 202,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 201,348 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 199,037 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 194,598 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 189,805 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 189,805 miles

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

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 17 Jul 2012 187,853 miles

Slight play offside front hub assembly

Fail 17 Jul 2012 187,853 miles

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

Slight play offside front hub assembly

Pass 7 Jun 2011 185,876 miles

some play in o/s front hub assy.

Fail 14 Apr 2011 185,616 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in rear axle a frame ball joint

Pass 11 Jan 2010 183,791 miles

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

slight play in offside front hub

Pass 3 Jan 2009 177,070 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 177,061 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 170,627 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 163,992 miles

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

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

front screen cracked at offside

noise from nearside rear hub bearing when wheel spun

offside and nearside front headlamps have water inside lenses

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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K68 FHL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K68 FHL, 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 K68 FHL registered?

K68 FHL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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