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K765 TJC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,657 mi
Last recorded113,657 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK765 TJC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 113,657 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 19 Aug 2021 113,657 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 19 Jun 2020 112,380 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 112,375 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 112,361 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg / body mounting point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 111,133 miles

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 111,133 miles

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bull bar area (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 109,621 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 109,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 108,077 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 108,077 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 106,935 miles

front seats worn

Fail 10 Dec 2015 106,931 miles

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

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

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

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

front seats worn

Pass 2 Dec 2014 105,169 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 105,169 miles

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,604 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 102,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 100,009 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 100,002 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight corrosion to front axle

Pass 24 Oct 2011 97,826 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 95,444 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 95,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 93,057 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 89,960 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 83,609 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 83,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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K765 TJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 K765 TJC, 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 K765 TJC registered?

K765 TJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1993.

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