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K736 VFH

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

50,872 mi
Last recorded50,872 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK736 VFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 50,872 miles

O/S AND N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPES TO FRONT HOSES ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 10 May 2021 47,953 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 133,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Both front floor areas corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil loss offside front 'tractor' joint

Rear panel corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Sep 2019 130,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 130,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 126,687 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 126,687 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 123,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 13 Sep 2017 123,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 119,868 miles

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

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

General Underbody / NSR chassis rail by X member corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2016 119,864 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

General Underbody / NSR chassis rail by X member corroding

Pass 28 Oct 2015 116,413 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 115,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,887 miles

light corrossion to chassiss

n/s inner door latch sticking

Pass 24 Sep 2014 109,748 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 109,748 miles

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,662 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 106,547 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 106,215 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 106,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 105,256 miles

Steering box leaking

Fail 3 Jun 2010 105,253 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering box leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2009 98,081 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 95,523 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 93,183 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s middle outrigger corroded at upper mounting

Fail 9 May 2007 93,150 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

O/s/ middle out rigger corroded around upper mounting point.

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 4 May 2006 90,016 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight 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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K736 VFH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 VFH, 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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K736 VFH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 June 1993.

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