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K794 BEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,370 mi
Last recorded115,370 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK794 BEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 115,370 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 115,314 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 112,864 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 113,197 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 113,197 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,620 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front footwell floors rotten

front lower pas pipe corroded

front lower screen panel / wiper mounting corroded

Fail 28 May 2015 113,617 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front footwell floors rotten

both rear outriggers corroded

front bumper corroded

front lower pas pipe corroded

front lower screen panel / wiper mounting corroded

slight oil leak from n/s front axle ball

Fail 27 Sep 2014 113,610 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

nearside front hub seal leaking

propshalft rear joint

Pass 27 Sep 2013 112,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 111,058 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front bumper corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2012 110,987 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

front bumper corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 107,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 105,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2009 102,428 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 102,428 miles

Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 100,699 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 88,994 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

signs of under body corrosion

sligjt play in steering joints

Pass 5 Sep 2006 77,441 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2006 77,437 miles

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

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

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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K794 BEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K794 BEC, 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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K794 BEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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