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K757 TKM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,971 mi
Last recorded159,971 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK757 TKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 159,971 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2017 159,971 miles

Brake performance not tested Power steering not working (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested Exhaust leaking (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing on both side walls

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats and belts removed ()

Pass 30 Sep 2016 156,079 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 156,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 152,819 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 152,758 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

nearside rear tyre is 10 years old! cracked and perished also

presenter is advised all insecure loads should be secured before test or removed as this may result in a refusal to test

vehicle has corrosion near to both rear body mounts,is minor and not excessive

Pass 22 Jul 2014 148,891 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 148,805 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 144,902 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 143,164 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 137,310 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 137,305 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 132,566 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 128,158 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 128,158 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 124,598 miles

cam belt is due to be replaced every 60 000 miles

Fail 22 Aug 2008 124,587 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake fluid is contaminated and requires changing

cam belt is due to be replaced every 60 000 miles

Pass 24 Aug 2007 118,923 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 105,062 miles

Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K757 TKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 K757 TKM, 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 K757 TKM registered?

K757 TKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1993.

Is K757 TKM safe to buy?

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