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K706 WPJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,409 mi
Last recorded220,409 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK706 WPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 220,409 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 220,405 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe loose, (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 218,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 215,991 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion to brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember corroding (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 212,134 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 207,045 miles

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear chassis (6.6.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 203,223 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 198,482 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 193,495 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 186,896 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 187,031 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 182,697 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2011 182,697 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jan 2010 176,602 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Slight free play in offside swivel joint

Pass 5 Jan 2010 176,602 miles

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

Slight free play in offside swivel joint

Pass 23 Dec 2008 170,174 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear chassis - not prescribed area

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2007 163,045 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 154,579 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

diesel smoke emissions close to limit

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Dec 2005 147,934 miles

Slight damage to NSR tyre sidewall

Fail 23 Dec 2005 147,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Slight damage to NSR tyre sidewall

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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K706 WPJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K706 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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K706 WPJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1993.

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