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K763 TNR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

132,560 mi
Last recorded132,560 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK763 TNR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 132,560 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 132,558 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis before rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 132,273 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 130,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 130,453 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 128,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded and thin in places

Fail 6 Mar 2020 128,867 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded and thin in places

Pass 19 Feb 2019 127,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 127,347 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cone (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 125,069 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 125,062 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted crossember/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 122,496 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 119,848 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 114,883 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front brake flexi hoses deteriorating

chip in windscreen out of swept area

offside front track rod end ball joint has minor play

offside rear wheel bearing has minor play

oil weep from steering box

rear differential weeping oil

rear prop shaft, rear u/j worn

underside of vehicle covered in mud

various oil leaks

Pass 3 Jan 2014 113,500 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 108,123 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 102,193 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 94,360 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 94,349 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

n/s/r brake back plate contaminated

suspect fuel leak at tank

Pass 11 Nov 2009 89,400 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 89,395 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2009 89,385 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

o/s/r inner wheel rim dented

wipers not parking

Pass 6 Nov 2008 84,165 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 79,331 miles

h/brake soon req adjustment

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,981 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 73,981 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight play in n/s/r hub

surface rust to metal brake pipes

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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K763 TNR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 K763 TNR, 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 K763 TNR registered?

K763 TNR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1993.

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The MOT history for K763 TNR shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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