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K695 HKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests24 (11 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate45.8%

Mileage

113,557 mi
Last recorded113,557 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK695 HKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 13 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 113,557 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength steering damper area upper and lower of chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front brake back plates corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper swivel housing pin has slight play

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both headlights cloudy

brake pedal anti slip deteriorated

steering damper bush slightly deteriorated

steering raunchy on lock to lock

Pass 12 Dec 2018 113,557 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel housing pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

all front trailing arm bushes deteriorated

both front brake back plates deteriorated

both headlights cloudy

brake pedal anti slip deteriorated

slight play in steering damper bush

steering graunchy on lock to lock

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2018 113,557 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel housing pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

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

all front trailing arm bushes deteriorated

both front brake back plates deteriorated

both headlights cloudy

brake pedal anti slip deteriorated

slight play in steering damper bush

steering graunchy on lock to lock

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 113,557 miles

All suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Underside generally corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 113,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

underside of vehicle and bulkhead generally corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 113,557 miles

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

under side of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2016 113,557 miles

Nearside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead area (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

under side of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 Apr 2015 113,557 miles

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

underneath of vehicle very rusty

Fail 10 Apr 2014

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2013 113,525 miles

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

bonnet catch area holed and corroded

exhaust deteriorated

slight play in steering box

Pass 5 Mar 2012 111,429 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

headlamp lenses clouded

long travel on handbrake

Fail 24 Feb 2012 111,316 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

headlamp lenses clouded

long travel on handbrake

Pass 3 Mar 2011 108,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside lower door hinge broken.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside centre body mount corroded.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Feb 2011 108,731 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside lower door hinge broken.

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside centre body mount corroded.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 105,227 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 105,192 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Both front hub seals leaking onto brake pads.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 100,107 miles

both front hub swivels joints slightly leaking oil

front suspension components rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear chassis rusty

sligfht play in nearside swivel joint

various welding repairs carried out on vehicle

Fail 25 Feb 2009 100,107 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front hub swivels joints slightly leaking oil

front suspension components rusty

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear chassis rusty

sligfht play in nearside swivel joint

various welding repairs carried out on vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2008 95,503 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 95,499 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,553 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 90,553 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 90,541 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 84,751 miles

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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K695 HKV 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 45.8%.

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 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 K695 HKV, 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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K695 HKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1993.

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