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K728 UJF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

85,149 mi
Last recorded85,149 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK728 UJF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 85,149 miles

UNDERSEALED BLACK

Fail 7 Jun 2023 85,148 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

UNDERSEALED BLACK

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,099 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 85,057 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 85,057 miles

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

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

Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Valve stem seriously damaged ALL 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,271 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 81,874 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts and both rears (2.7.3)

oil leak off side rear hub ie w/cyl or hub oil seal

Fail 19 Jun 2017 81,872 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both fronts and both rears (2.7.3)

oil leak off side rear hub ie w/cyl or hub oil seal

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 80,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,859 miles

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

slight corrosion on off side front outrigger

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,470 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 75,466 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 73,627 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear cross member beginning to corrode

slight oil leak front pinion seal

Pass 29 Jun 2012 70,347 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering box drop arm has slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2011 67,264 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,836 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 57,304 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 54,227 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2006 51,217 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 51,217 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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K728 UJF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K728 UJF, 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 K728 UJF registered?

K728 UJF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1993.

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The MOT history for K728 UJF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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