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K742 SFW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

10,802 mi
Last recorded10,802 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 SFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 10,802 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2024 10,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at down pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 10,348 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 10,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded general (3.6.B.2c)

exstensive welding repairs carried out to main chassis

Pass 6 Sep 2016 9,741 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

the nearside and offside floor pans are corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 9,740 miles

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.7.5c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded round shaped sub frame (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

the nearside and offside floor pans are corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 9,574 miles

both rear suspension rubber bump stops are deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2015 9,567 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (2.6.2)

both sides rear suspension rubber bump stops missing

nearside front body floor pan corroded

rear prop shaft uj worn

Pass 2 Sep 2014 9,328 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

the nearside front floor pan is corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2014 9,328 miles

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

exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

the nearside front floor pan is corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2013 8,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

engine oil leak

the nearside front floor pan is corroded

the offside rear body shell mount area is slightly corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2013 8,853 miles

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

engine oil leak

the nearside front floor pan is corroded

the offside rear body shell mount area is slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2012 8,422 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 8,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 7,418 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 5,355 miles

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

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

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

P/S pump noisy

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 2,757 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 2,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 1,333 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 1,333 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 100,002 miles

corrision to nearside rear chassis which is not prescribed area

Pass 9 Sep 2005 95,232 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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K742 SFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 K742 SFW, 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 K742 SFW registered?

K742 SFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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