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K847 UJX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

136,380 mi
Last recorded136,380 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK847 UJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2017 136,380 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings lower bulk head (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering bulk head (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings shock mount (6.1.B.2)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only propshaft universal joint (3.1.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 132,771 miles

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

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

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

both rear bumpstops missing

corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Fail 14 Dec 2016 132,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bush missing (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both rear bumpstops missing

corrosion and holes outside prescribed areas

Pass 23 Dec 2015 127,238 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

both rear bump stops missing

oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2015 127,234 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside mirror damaged

both rear bump stops missing

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2014 120,789 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2014 120,787 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 114,880 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 20 Dec 2013 114,876 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,618 miles

corrosion to chassis

r/o/s bumpstop missing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 110,612 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Engine oil below minimum level

Handbrake high

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

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

corrosion to chassis

r/o/s bumpstop missing

Pass 5 Jan 2012 107,694 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 107,694 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 106,483 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 105,136 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 104,556 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 104,556 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 103,276 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 103,276 miles

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 101,226 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 101,226 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2005 98,378 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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K847 UJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K847 UJX, 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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K847 UJX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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