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K776 TKM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,869 mi
Last recorded146,869 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK776 TKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 146,869 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 143,947 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front bulkhead corroding

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front hub seal weeping

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear hub seal weeping

Pass 21 Jan 2016 141,296 miles

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

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

Rear Upper offside bush has play in it

Pass 29 Jan 2015 138,948 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 138,948 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 135,203 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 131,418 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 127,446 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 127,446 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 121,978 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 114,134 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 105,484 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear chassi cross member corroding,advised customer as the vehicle has a tow bar fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2008 97,199 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 97,192 miles

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) locking device missing (3.1.4b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 89,468 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 80,776 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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K776 TKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K776 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 K776 TKM registered?

K776 TKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 February 1993.

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