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K846 SSW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,962 mi
Last recorded137,962 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK846 SSW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 137,962 miles

front brake hose ferulles corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn and perrished and o/s front perrished

rear prop shaft universal joint badly worn

steering arm drop link ball joint boot split

Fail 6 Aug 2009 137,943 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake hose ferulles corroded

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn and perrished and o/s front perrished

rear prop shaft universal joint badly worn

steering arm drop link ball joint boot split

Pass 18 Aug 2008 132,648 miles

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

all tyres sidewalls slightly perished.

both rear bump stops missing.

slight leak from centre section of exhaust.

slight misting of fluid from steering box.

slight wear on rear propshaft coupling.

Fail 5 Aug 2008 132,623 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres sidewalls slightly perished.

both rear bump stops missing.

slight leak from centre section of exhaust.

slight misting of fluid from steering box.

slight wear on rear propshaft coupling.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 123,779 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 123,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

front prop shaft u/j worn

oil light on at tickover

slight exhaust smoke at tickover

steering box slightly knotchy

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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K846 SSW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K846 SSW, 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 K846 SSW registered?

K846 SSW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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