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K86 UKE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,465 mi
Last recorded168,465 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK86 UKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 168,465 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 168,465 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2015 163,533 miles

corrosion below windscreen in wiper mounting area. wipers still secure at present.

drivers seat condition poor, upholstery torn etc.

oil leaking from nearside fron hub, not affecting brakes at present.

oil leaking from nearside rear hub, not affecting brakes at present.

Pass 3 Jun 2014 159,590 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from rear axle, risk of contamination on offside rear brake, attention recommended.

Fail 2 Jun 2014 159,579 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak from rear axle, risk of contamination on offside rear brake, attention recommended.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 155,592 miles

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 155,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 May 2012 152,747 miles

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

Rear Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 7 May 2011 148,486 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 148,486 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2010 144,649 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009 144,645 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 140,655 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 134,965 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 131,677 miles

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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K86 UKE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K86 UKE, 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 K86 UKE registered?

K86 UKE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1993.

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