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K849 MMA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,970 mi
Last recorded142,970 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK849 MMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 142,970 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassie front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody covered in mud

Pass 11 Aug 2018 142,970 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in mud

Fail 11 Aug 2018 142,970 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underbody covered in mud

Pass 31 Aug 2016 139,211 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 132,501 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 131,240 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 131,175 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 128,994 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 128,994 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2008 125,540 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 125,540 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 117,906 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 111,979 miles

n/s rear bump stop missing †1 trailer light plug loose †all four road tyres approx 2/3 worn †emissions reading:02.78 1/m †

o/s front door pins have play/wear †n/s front door catch loose in holder †diesel filler cap tight to open with key †front & rear tyre sizes 265/70/16

oil on minimum mark †dipstick holding tube loose †o/s & n/s front brake discs tin covers holed & split †front brake discs edges scaly

radiator cowel missing

Fail 19 Oct 2006 111,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear bump stop missing †1 trailer light plug loose †all four road tyres approx 2/3 worn †emissions reading:02.78 1/m †

o/s front door pins have play/wear †n/s front door catch loose in holder †diesel filler cap tight to open with key †front & rear tyre sizes 265/70/16

oil on minimum mark †dipstick holding tube loose †o/s & n/s front brake discs tin covers holed & split †front brake discs edges scaly

radiator cowel missing

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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K849 MMA 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 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K849 MMA, 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 K849 MMA registered?

K849 MMA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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