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K794 UDV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

127,440 mi
Last recorded127,440 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK794 UDV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 127,440 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Bulk head area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Off side and near side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 120,799 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Off side and near side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 120,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Off side and near side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Off side and near side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 114,987 miles

Coil spring corroded Off side and near side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Off side and near side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 114,987 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Coil spring corroded Off side and near side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Off side and near side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 109,866 miles

Coil spring corroded Off side and near side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Off side and near side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 109,866 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Off side and near side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Off side and near side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Off side and near side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 103,997 miles

Coil spring corroded Off side and near side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Off side and near side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 103,997 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Off side and near side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Off side and near side front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Seat belt slightly damaged Off side and near side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 100,002 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, four bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Upper and or lower (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Off side and near side outer cross member corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Off side and near side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 100,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side, four bushs (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play Upper and or lower (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Rear Off side and near side outer cross member corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Off side and near side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 96,843 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting And near side of cross member (6.6.6)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side , all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Door hard to shut

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

Rear coil spring corroded Off side and near side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 96,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Off side and near side (2.7.4)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting And near side (6.6.6)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side , all four bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Door hard to shut

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

Rear coil spring corroded Off side and near side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 91,830 miles

Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Off side and near side (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Off side and near side (2.7.4)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 91,794 miles

Fuel system component leaking Lift pump (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Steering box end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Off side and near side (5.2.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Off side and near side (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 86,681 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank shows marks that it may have been leaking

Fail 3 Oct 2014 86,643 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel tank shows marks that it may have been leaking

rear prop shaft UJ worn

Pass 3 Oct 2013 80,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 80,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

gear box mounting nuts missing

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 76,185 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2012 76,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Sep 2010 72,043 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 69,815 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member very rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 1 Oct 2009 69,778 miles

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

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)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear cross member very rusty

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,694 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 67,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 65,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 62,989 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight 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 UDV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 UDV, 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 UDV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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