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K874 TKR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,601 mi
Last recorded160,601 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK874 TKR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 160,601 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 160,593 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by tie bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear tie bar mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both sides (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Both inner chassis rusty

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both caliper to hose pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering fluid level low

Pass 18 Oct 2013 160,543 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 159,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 158,596 miles

n/s/f tyre poor condition

rear bump stops missing

various areas of corrosion body and chassis

various pipes rusty

Fail 19 Oct 2011 158,596 miles

Nearside Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre poor condition

rear bump stops missing

various areas of corrosion body and chassis

various pipes rusty

Pass 30 Oct 2010 157,109 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

areas of corrosion to underside

Fail 14 Oct 2010 157,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

areas of corrosion to underside

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2010 157,069 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 149,908 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 149,905 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both rear bump stops missing.

Engine oil leak.

Front bumper corroded.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 140,200 miles

front bumper in poor condition

rear bumpstops missing

Fail 10 Sep 2008 140,197 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

front bumper in poor condition

rear bumpstops missing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 133,297 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 133,294 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 126,404 miles

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

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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K874 TKR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 K874 TKR, 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 K874 TKR registered?

K874 TKR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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