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K696 HKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

137,343 mi
Last recorded137,343 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK696 HKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 137,343 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 128,203 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2016 128,062 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2015 124,798 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 May 2015 124,798 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nsf/osf axle swivel joint has oil leak contaminating front discs

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,555 miles

body holed and corroded near to n/s/f body mounting

main to rear brake pipes not secured to chassis

n/s/f tyre badly cracked between tread pattern

n/s/r tyre sidewalls badly cracked

o/s/f tyre badly cracked between tread pattern and side walls

rear no plate partially obscured by ladder

slight fluid leak on power steering pump

slight oil leak on both swivel hubs

Fail 10 Apr 2012 121,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

body holed and corroded near to n/s/f body mounting

main to rear brake pipes not secured to chassis

n/s/f tyre badly cracked between tread pattern

n/s/r tyre sidewalls badly cracked

o/s/f tyre badly cracked between tread pattern and side walls

rear no plate partially obscured by ladder

slight fluid leak on power steering pump

slight oil leak on both swivel hubs

Pass 6 Apr 2011 121,441 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 121,434 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 118,113 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 118,113 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 113,535 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 113,534 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 112,932 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 112,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K696 HKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 K696 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K696 HKV registered?

K696 HKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1993.

Is K696 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K696 HKV shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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