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K863 HWR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,401 mi
Last recorded126,401 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK863 HWR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 126,401 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Feb 2009 126,401 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 111,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 13 Feb 2008 114,583 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2007 101,101 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 94,323 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 94,323 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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K863 HWR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K863 HWR, 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 K863 HWR registered?

K863 HWR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1993.

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