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K842 VFJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,578 mi
Last recorded176,578 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 176,578 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 176,577 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 May 2016 173,399 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 173,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 169,202 miles

Rear chassis has corrosion.

Fail 28 May 2015 169,159 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear chassis has corrosion.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 165,334 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 165,333 miles

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 161,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front bulkhead corroding

slight play in rear a frame balljoint

Pass 20 Sep 2012 158,980 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 158,980 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 154,101 miles

movement evident at drop arm on spline

Pass 23 Aug 2010 150,912 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 147,597 miles

O/S/F suspension turret showing corrosion.

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 144,248 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 139,740 miles

Corrosion evident on O/S/F shock absorber turret.

Corrosion evident on rear cross member.

Fail 7 Sep 2006 126,639 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 126,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2005 116,965 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2005 116,965 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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 VFJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VFJ, 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 VFJ registered?

K842 VFJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1993.

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