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K868 PRH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

86,355 mi
Last recorded86,355 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK868 PRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 86,355 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 83,798 miles

oil leak ? at nearside rear brake drum

Fail 9 Aug 2016 83,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure lower bush area (2.7.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing draglink bar (n/s end split pin) (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end(split pin) (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak ? at nearside rear brake drum

Pass 10 Aug 2015 80,520 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r diff seal leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2015 80,519 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r diff seal leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2014 78,325 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 Aug 2014 78,321 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 75,138 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 75,134 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2008 73,850 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 73,850 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 72,906 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,906 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 71,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 71,158 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 70,288 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 70,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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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K868 PRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 K868 PRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K868 PRH registered?

K868 PRH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 January 1993.

Is K868 PRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K868 PRH shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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