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K795 BEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,866 mi
Last recorded85,866 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK795 BEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 85,866 miles

Front prop uj s are slightly worn

oil misting around steering box

Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,311 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front bump stop missing

Fail 22 Oct 2013 85,295 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling insecure (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front bump stop missing

Pass 21 Apr 2012 77,805 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2012 77,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 77,490 miles

Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,493 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 66,467 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2010 66,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,200 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 61,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 53,454 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,460 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 42,202 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,929 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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K795 BEC 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 62.5%.

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 K795 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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What year was K795 BEC registered?

K795 BEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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