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K692 WPJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,779 mi
Last recorded132,779 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK692 WPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 132,779 miles

Drivers door intermitant opening from inside.

Fail 15 Jun 2012 132,758 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 132,048 miles

brake pips covered in grease unable to inspect

Fail 24 Jun 2011 132,044 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake pips covered in grease unable to inspect

Pass 13 Jan 2011 131,916 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

battery warning light on

drivers seat has rips

fan belt loose

fuel level warning light on

nearside rear top quarter panel has minor damage

passenger front seat removed

power steering pump noisy under load

steering wheel has wear to the top

Fail 6 Jan 2011 131,916 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

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

battery warning light on

drivers seat has rips

fan belt loose

fuel level warning light on

nearside rear top quarter panel has minor damage

passenger front seat removed

power steering pump noisy under load

steering wheel has wear to the top

Pass 16 Nov 2009 131,833 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 126,374 miles

rear exhaust poor

Pass 12 Nov 2007 121,202 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 116,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K692 WPJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K692 WPJ, 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 K692 WPJ registered?

K692 WPJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K692 WPJ safe to buy?

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