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K774 PDS

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

131,853 mi
Last recorded131,853 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK774 PDS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 131,853 miles

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

slight leak from nearside front hub oil seal

Pass 6 Jul 2020 130,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,461 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 129,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust downpipe loose

Pass 13 Jul 2018 127,792 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 127,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 126,187 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both front (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 123,606 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 122,248 miles

n/s floor holed

Fail 24 Jun 2015 122,248 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s floor holed

Pass 3 Jul 2014 119,625 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 119,625 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 117,529 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 117,529 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 113,878 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 110,836 miles

bulkhead corroded

front disc worn and pitted

rear crossmember corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2011 110,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bulkhead corroded

front disc worn and pitted

rear crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 104,163 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 97,484 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 92,174 miles

Advise driver seat belt started fraying

Advise nearside front sidewall damaged

Advise nearside wingmirror glass cracked

Advise oil leak on transfer box

Advise underbody corrosion all over underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2007 86,585 miles

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing .

Fail 11 Jul 2007 86,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 79,826 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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K774 PDS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 K774 PDS, 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 K774 PDS registered?

K774 PDS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is K774 PDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K774 PDS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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