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K865 YJH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

196,824 mi
Last recorded196,824 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK865 YJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 196,824 miles

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

Play in steering box

Rear brake pipes corroded

Underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2019 190,602 miles

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Slight play in steering box

Underbody corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2017 184,337 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brake pipes are slightly corroded

slight play in steering box

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2016 177,402 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroded

slight play in steering box

underbody corrsion

Pass 18 Feb 2015 170,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 166,438 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2013 163,859 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

patches of corrosion

rear prop u/j worn

Pass 23 Nov 2011 159,933 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all hockey stick bushes worn

hazzard light switch stiff

prop shaft u/j 's worn

rear inner disc corroded

steering damper bushs worn

windscreen washers poor

Pass 11 Oct 2010 156,875 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 156,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear prop u.j worn

steering damper rubbers worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 153,041 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 153,041 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 149,529 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 149,524 miles

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 146,709 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 146,709 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 140,960 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 140,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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K865 YJH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 K865 YJH, 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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K865 YJH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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