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K874 UWD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

221,246 mi
Last recorded221,246 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2024 221,246 miles

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))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 221,047 miles

chassis corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2019 220,506 miles

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))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 217,279 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 214,402 miles

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 ()

Fail 8 Apr 2017 214,402 miles

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 ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 211,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 205,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 199,928 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 198,843 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 196,800 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 196,001 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 193,178 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 190,772 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 185,739 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 181,282 miles

Advisories from 2nd still apply.

Fail 2 Oct 2006 181,267 miles

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.

Pass 30 Sep 2005 172,433 miles

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.

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 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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What year was K874 UWD registered?

K874 UWD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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