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K88 OCY

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

198,249 mi
Last recorded198,249 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 OCY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 198,249 miles

Front bulkhead corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog light tell tale not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 198,246 miles

Emissions not tested due to fuel leaking during engine warm up (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front bulkhead corroded

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective loose in carrier (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog light tell tale not working

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 194,713 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis covered in underseal

Fail 6 Jul 2021 194,712 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both on at all times (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner sound proofing coming away under bonnet

Front hub seals leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

chassis covered in underseal

Pass 4 Oct 2019 194,525 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

oil on nearside rear backplate

Fail 4 Oct 2019 194,525 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

oil on nearside rear backplate

Pass 1 Oct 2018 193,660 miles

Air intake and engine breather missing

Both front and n/s/r hub seals leaking

Both front seat belt buckles mounted incorrectly

Chassis covered in under seal

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r,o/s/r and rear cross member badly corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 193,660 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected On axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Air intake and engine breather missing

Both front and n/s/r hub seals leaking

Both front seat belt buckles mounted incorrectly

Chassis covered in under seal

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

n/s/r,o/s/r and rear cross member badly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2017 193,387 miles

Rear tyres in poor condition

Chassis rusty at rear near tow-bar mountings

Previous patch repairs to chassis

Fail 26 Aug 2017 193,387 miles

Chassis rusty at rear near tow-bar mountings

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Previous patch repairs to chassis

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Arm above axle (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2015 191,696 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 190,216 miles

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

nearside rear hub oil seal (slight mist of oil on rear brake backing plate)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 190,214 miles

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nearside rear hub oil seal (slight mist of oil on rear brake backing plate)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 189,229 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 189,209 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 184,606 miles

slight kink in front to rear brake pipe

slight leak from nearside front axle (ball end)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 180,690 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 176,029 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 176,020 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 164,866 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 150,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 136,899 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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K88 OCY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K88 OCY, 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 K88 OCY registered?

K88 OCY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1993.

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