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K896 SSJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

47,080 mi
Last recorded47,080 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 SSJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 45,922 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 45,227 miles

Nearside Front tyre ageing on tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre ageing on tread

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 45,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from calliper to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexible hose towards chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn front prop shaft rear universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre ageing on tread

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre ageing on tread

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside drag link end split pin missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 42,926 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 42,923 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 41,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Mar 2017 41,094 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all steel brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 38,538 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 38,538 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) locking device insecure split pin (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering locking device missing on both drag link ends (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 33,084 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 33,083 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 26,022 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 23,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 210,410 miles

Bonnet cable inop.

Fail 24 Feb 2011 21,027 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Bonnet cable inop.

Hazard warning lights inop.

Offside front wheel arch liner insecure.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 208,810 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 105,685 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 102,336 miles

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

offside front steering box drop arm ball joint slight play

Fail 6 Feb 2007 102,329 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

offside front steering box drop arm ball joint slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2006 96,365 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 96,358 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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K896 SSJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 K896 SSJ, 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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K896 SSJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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