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K842 RVL

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

107,640 mi
Last recorded107,640 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK842 RVL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2015 107,640 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

brake pipes corrored

Pass 10 Jan 2015 107,640 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

brake pipes corrored

Pass 8 Jan 2014 104,874 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 104,762 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 101,462 miles

noisy o/s/r brake

Fail 11 Jan 2013 101,454 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

horrendous noise from o/s rear brake

various pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2012 98,991 miles

offside front wheel bearing has slight

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,645 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2011 96,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,683 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 91,612 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 87,673 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 87,667 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 84,656 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 84,650 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 81,144 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 81,144 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 76,673 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 76,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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K842 RVL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K842 RVL, 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 K842 RVL registered?

K842 RVL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1993.

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