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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear brake binding
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside chassis by a frame crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Emissions unable to be completed smoking (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn axle bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front and rear UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop front and rear UJ's (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively only moves half screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
wiper linkage worn
cut on offside rear tyre wall
nearside and offside rear tyres cracking
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K739 PDS 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 82.6%.
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 K739 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.
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What year was K739 PDS registered?
K739 PDS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1993.
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