MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,120 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective rubber missing on hanger next to transfer box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to steering box fixings (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front & rear Both Sides ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis underside next to gearbox cross memeber (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member with extension joint to chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe to centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger missing next to transfer box mounting (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security next to steering box mounting fixings (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front & rear ()
handbrake only just meets mot requirements
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust manifold blowing (6.1.2 (a))
handbrake travel
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
handbrake travel
metal brake pipes corroded
n/s/r shock absorber damp
nail in o/s/r tyre and valve stem perished
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view and o/s/f and not returning to lower park position, obstruction of view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis mounted bracket (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis top of chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member within upper axle wishbone arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead floor pan area (3.6.C.3)
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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis mounted bracket (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis upper axle wishbone mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and o/s/r upper coil spring mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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K89 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 K89 NEJ, 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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K89 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.
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