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K736 PDS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,805 mi
Last recorded143,805 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK736 PDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 143,805 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear seats removed

Fail 9 May 2019 143,276 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn tractor joint (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose steering box arm (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear seats removed

Pass 19 Jan 2018 140,593 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 140,592 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 129,527 miles

both rear hub oil seals weaping

Fail 3 Jan 2017 129,527 miles

Fuel system component leaking injection pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

both rear hub oil seals weaping

Fail 9 Dec 2016 129,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play steering box down shaft (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak transfer box ()

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

Pass 24 Dec 2015 118,457 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 118,005 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 107,213 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 106,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,871 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 101,820 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 99,524 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 98,573 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 93,414 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 93,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 92,655 miles

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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K736 PDS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K736 PDS, 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 K736 PDS registered?

K736 PDS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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The MOT history for K736 PDS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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