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K893 FKS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,260 mi
Last recorded127,260 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK893 FKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 127,260 miles

surport bar corroded but not part of test

Fail 28 May 2014 127,257 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

surport bar corroded but not part of test

Pass 22 May 2013 122,573 miles

gearbox surport brace bar corroded and cracked but not part of test

Fail 16 May 2013 122,562 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Axle beam inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

gearbox surport brace bar corroded and cracked but not part of test

Pass 21 Oct 2011 118,633 miles

front bolted crossmember badly corroded

wipers will not self park

Fail 16 Sep 2011 118,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

front bolted crossmember badly corroded

nearside outer door handle damaged

wipers will not self park

Pass 30 Sep 2010 113,543 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 113,532 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 109,649 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 109,644 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2008 106,219 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 106,213 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 101,711 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 101,660 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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K893 FKS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K893 FKS, 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 K893 FKS registered?

K893 FKS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 February 1993.

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