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K896 TBX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

142,128 mi
Last recorded142,128 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK896 TBX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 142,128 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 142,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Steering box insecure nut on drop arm loose (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 138,066 miles

corrosion underneath

Pass 25 Jun 2014 133,478 miles

heavily corroded under neath

Fail 21 Jun 2014 133,478 miles

Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heavily corroded under neath

Pass 18 Jul 2013 128,090 miles

heavily corroded and undersealed underneath on body and suspension components

Fail 6 Jul 2013 128,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

heavily corroded and undersealed underneath on body and suspension components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 122,332 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 116,791 miles

steering box leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2011 116,791 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

steering box leaking

Pass 30 Jun 2010 109,763 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 109,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 109,756 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 103,509 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 9,785 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 97,838 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 92,573 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 92,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 85,553 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 85,553 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside front hub oil cap slight oil leak

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 TBX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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