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K792 YPA

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

284,693 mi
Last recorded284,693 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK792 YPA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 284,693 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door pillar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 283,353 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Fail 16 Nov 2018 283,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Pass 27 Nov 2017 279,622 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 279,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 276,040 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 271,528 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 271,490 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 266,248 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 258,404 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 251,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 23 Nov 2012 251,065 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 244,856 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 237,306 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated at edge

offside front wiper blade deteriorated at edge

Pass 19 Nov 2009 229,906 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 222,351 miles

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

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

front centre seat belt slightly damaged

nearside front seat belt slightly damaged

nearside front wiper blade worn at edge

Fail 25 Nov 2008 222,339 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

front centre seat belt slightly damaged

nearside front seat belt slightly damaged

nearside front wiper blade worn at edge

Pass 15 Nov 2007 213,588 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

offside wiper blade deteriorated at edge

Pass 8 Nov 2006 204,344 miles

(Pipe to rear brake hose) Brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 2 Nov 2006 204,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 197,267 miles

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

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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K792 YPA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K792 YPA, 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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K792 YPA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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