MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,246 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt box droparm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and n/s and o/s bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
chassis corroded
Central Front Lower front steering damper bush worn.
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box arm has slight wear. (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisories from 2nd still apply.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Both drag link balljoints have slight play.
Both steering damper bushes are becoming soft.
Brake pedal travel is slightly long, try adjusting rears.
Front No plate is deteriorating.
Nearside front shock has been losing some oil.
Offside front wheel bearing has slight play,
Power steering pump belt is perishing.
Rear "a" frame balljoint boot is split.
Both front steering swivel hubs have wear/play nearside is worst.
Clutch fluid level low, fluid on pedal.
Engine contaminated with oil/fuel residue.
Fuel tankhas evidence of leakage/spill.
Lower universal joint on column has slight wear/play.
Nearside front outrigger is corroded through.
Nearside headlight aiming low, will not adjust.
Nearside seatbelt web has slight markings.
Offside rear service brake has less performance than nearside.
Rear axle A frame balljoint boot is split.
Steering box action slightly rough.
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K874 UWD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 K874 UWD, 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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K874 UWD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1993.
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