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K709 NJK

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

181,407 mi
Last recorded181,407 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK709 NJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 181,407 miles

Slight exhaust gas blow from rear of cylinder head

Fail 11 Jul 2022 181,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion in both front chassis outriggers outside prescribed areas

Corrosion on front and rear of chassis

Diesel injector leaking exhaust gas

Off side rear hub seal leaking oil into brake drum

Pass 27 Jul 2021 179,366 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 179,365 miles

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear diff top support joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2016 179,334 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 179,334 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 179,169 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 179,162 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 178,817 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 178,150 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 178,113 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 176,399 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 176,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

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

o/s/front hub leaking

Pass 30 Jul 2010 172,330 miles

advises small oil leak o/s/f hub

Fail 5 Jul 2010 172,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/side front hub leaking oil

Pass 26 Jun 2009 167,986 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 163,188 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 163,188 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 155,296 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 155,296 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 152,701 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 152,701 miles

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

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

damage to screen outside of swept area

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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K709 NJK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K709 NJK, 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 K709 NJK registered?

K709 NJK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1993.

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