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K727 JUA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,178 mi
Last recorded76,178 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK727 JUA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 76,178 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 76,178 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

brake pedal creeps

clutch pedal bites on floor

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,092 miles

Rear chasis heavily corroded at rear

Fail 25 Jan 2017 75,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis/a-frame crossmember by shock/trailing arm mt (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis/a-frame crossmember by shock/trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front propshaft bolts loose

Rear chasis heavily corroded at rear

Rear prop shaft bolts loose -play in rear joint

Pass 4 Feb 2016 73,035 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside h/lamp adjuster not working

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 73,035 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chasis by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside h/lamp adjuster not working

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 70,954 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 70,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,070 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 65,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to n/s A post

Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,913 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,860 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 48,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 40,200 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 33,656 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 33,652 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 25,505 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 63,989 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 63,989 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K727 JUA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K727 JUA, 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 K727 JUA registered?

K727 JUA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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