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K694 PFW

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

92,613 mi
Last recorded92,613 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK694 PFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,613 miles

Aftermarket steering wheel flimsy

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively x2 (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Headlight aims poor

Immediate drop arm has movement on splines on steering box

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Door can't be opened from the outside. Rear seats removed

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Park brake lever travel very high

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 92,609 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn x2 (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Aftermarket steering wheel flimsy

Immediate drop arm has movement on splines on steering box

Nearside Front Upper Spring not seated correctly

Nearside Rear Door can't be opened from the outside. Rear seats removed

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Park brake lever travel very high

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 19 Aug 2019 86,251 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 84,328 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,829 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 74,628 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 68,595 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front prop uj has slight play rear prop uj has slight play rear chassis has slight corrotion

Pass 21 Jan 2015 68,595 miles

front prop uj has slight play rear prop uj has slight play rear chassis has slight corrotion

Pass 5 Nov 2013 66,669 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 66,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,537 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 64,527 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,782 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 61,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 58,588 miles

slight play in rear prop shaft u/j

Fail 27 Dec 2008 58,581 miles

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

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight play in rear prop shaft u/j

Pass 30 Nov 2007 56,107 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 56,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 54,140 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 54,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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K694 PFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K694 PFW, 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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K694 PFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1993.

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