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K796 TFE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

190,590 mi
Last recorded190,590 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 TFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 190,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 187,848 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 187,848 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 May 2013 187,729 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside headlamp lens cracked

Pass 14 May 2012 181,231 miles

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres in poor condition

Fail 4 May 2012 181,211 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s & n/s front tyres in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2011 172,484 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 160,246 miles

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

number plates both starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Apr 2010 160,246 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

number plates both starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jun 2008 154,505 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 138,855 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 138,854 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 130,006 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2006 129,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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K796 TFE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K796 TFE, 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 K796 TFE registered?

K796 TFE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K796 TFE safe to buy?

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