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K887 UBC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

142,792 mi
Last recorded142,792 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK887 UBC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2023 142,792 miles

all under vehicle corroded/covered by substance-oil leak- coil springs corroded-n s r tyre inner wall perished-rear wheel bearings slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2023 142,792 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o s r chassie leg holed visible from wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all under vehicle corroded/covered by substance-oil leak- coil springs corroded-n s r tyre inner wall perished-rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2021 142,646 miles

Rear torsion bar bushes slightly worn

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, backing sills, out riggers, chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underbody heavily covered in underseal

Pass 11 May 2019 142,070 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tortion bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2019 142,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn tortion bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2018 141,554 miles

Nearside Rear Under body slightly corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2018 141,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Under body slightly corroded

Pass 5 May 2017 140,519 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 3 May 2017 140,495 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Nov 2014 139,974 miles

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

o/s door hinge mountings corroded not within 30cm of a body mounting

Fail 14 Nov 2014 139,974 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s door hinge mountings corroded not within 30cm of a body mounting

Pass 8 Nov 2013 138,880 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 137,152 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 134,775 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 134,771 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 134,753 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 134,753 miles

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

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)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 124,428 miles

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 117,728 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 117,728 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 111,113 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 111,113 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 104,808 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 104,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 100,086 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 100,086 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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K887 UBC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 K887 UBC, 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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K887 UBC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K887 UBC shows 26 tests with a 57.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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