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K741 PDS

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,356 mi
Last recorded121,356 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK741 PDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 121,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

drivers seat belt plastic stalk missing belt still operates correctly when inspected

rear wooden floor has damage on the nearside

slight play in front steering damper bushes

Fail 11 Aug 2011 121,355 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear bump stops missing

drivers seat belt plastic stalk missing belt still operates correctly when inspected

offside front outrigger has a small hole in it

rear wooden floor has damage on the nearside

slight play in front steering damper bushes

Fail 6 Jun 2011 121,353 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear bump stops missing

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

drivers seat belt plastic cover missing,belt when inspected locked and unlocked

nearside rear tie bar front bushes have slight movement in them

slight play in front steering damper

Pass 7 Jun 2010 101,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower steering column u/j bearing looks rusty no play in it at time of test advise customer to keep under observation

slight play in the steering damper bush,not excessive at the moment

Fail 1 Jun 2010 101,319 miles

Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

lower steering column u/j bearing looks rusty no play in it at time of test advise customer to keep under observation

slight play in the steering damper bush,not excessive at the moment

Pass 13 May 2008 85,707 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 74,983 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside chassi rail inside edge corroded not near prescribed area

offside rear bump stop missing

pto shaft at front off vehicle,mounting bracket not secure

rear chassi has genral rust but still ok in my opinion

Pass 8 Mar 2006 61,186 miles

chassis generally corroded and deteriorated

corrosion to rear crossmember and both rear outriggers and on limits

front propshaft rear uj worn and in poor condition

front winch propshaft assy not ideally mounted and in poor condition

offside and nearside rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes have some play and on limits

some steering free play at steering wheel and on limits

steering drop arm joint slight play

Fail 8 Mar 2006 61,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

chassis generally corroded and deteriorated

corrosion to rear crossmember and both rear outriggers and on limits

front propshaft rear uj worn and in poor condition

front winch propshaft assy not ideally mounted and in poor condition

offside and nearside rear shock absorber top and bottom bushes have some play and on limits

some steering free play at steering wheel and on limits

steering drop arm joint slight play

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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K741 PDS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K741 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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K741 PDS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1993.

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