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K745 XDV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests31 (15 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate48.4%

Mileage

131,583 mi
Last recorded131,583 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK745 XDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 16 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2022 131,583 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULK HEAD (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULK HEAD BY COLOUM (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 130,606 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage steering box (2.1.5 (a))

o/s and n/s front hubs slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2020 129,918 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tie bars to front axle both sides bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Body component slightly loose side step fixing bracket (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge many cracks around treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable wear in splines to front shaft (6.1.7 (e))

front axle swivel housings leaking oil

Pass 31 Jul 2018 129,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2018 129,049 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2018 129,032 miles

Central Rear Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt `A` FRAME TO AXLE. (2.4.G.2)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion BUMPER. (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUT RIGGER. (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded BULKHEAD. (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS AT STEERING BOX MOUNTING AREA. (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings OUT RIGGER. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING AREA ON TOP OF CHASSIS. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded PANHARD ROD MOUNTING BRACKET ON AXLE. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TRAILING ARM CHASSIS MOUNTING AREA. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TORQUE REACTION ARM CHASSIS MOUNTING AREA. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded TRAILING ARM CHASSIS MOUNTING AREA. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE TRAILING ARM MOUNTING BRACKET. (2.4.A.3)

OVER ALL CHASSIS CONDITION POOR WITH MULTI REPAIR PLATES.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING TURRET. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive AXLE TRAILING ARM MOUNTING BRACKET. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 127,188 miles

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 127,188 miles

Central Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Outrigger. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 126,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 126,839 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play at steering box (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported body mounting bracket missing. (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe rear pipe nut severely corroded. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both bushes. (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 123,072 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 123,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 118,938 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2014 118,938 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 115,906 miles

Front propshaft,front joint slight movement at time of test.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 115,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front propshaft,front joint slight movement at time of test.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 110,968 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 110,968 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 105,122 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 105,122 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Power steering belt requires adjustment

Rear propshaft rear U/J worn.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 100,640 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 100,638 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 100,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,658 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 96,658 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 92,589 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 92,581 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2006 89,063 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 89,042 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 88,386 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 88,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K745 XDV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.4%.

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 K745 XDV, 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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K745 XDV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 May 1993.

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