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K866 OYS

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,389 mi
Last recorded201,389 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 OYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 201,389 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 197,934 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 26 Jul 2014 197,765 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front steering balls weeping oil

front winch u/j has excessive play in it

no centre rear seat fitted (goods vehicle)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 192,824 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2012 187,045 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 182,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 182,235 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 176,975 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 176,954 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 171,314 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 171,296 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All tyres have distortions and slight cracks to casings.

Drivers seat base reaching the point where it offers little support.

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

Rear shocker dust covers corroded away.

Pass 6 Aug 2008 164,954 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 164,911 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 157,308 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 157,245 miles

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

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

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 150,560 miles

Corrosion around bonnet catch area.Bonnet is secure at this point in time.

Fail 18 Aug 2006 150,534 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

winch drive shaft insecure

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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K866 OYS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K866 OYS, 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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K866 OYS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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