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K907 FKS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

243,783 mi
Last recorded243,783 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK907 FKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 243,783 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 243,781 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated axle oil (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down steering column top bush? (2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 240,838 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 240,838 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When brake applied lamp goes out (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear tyres perishing

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 237,855 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 234,691 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 234,507 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front too hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer holed/corroded (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Front seat box (5.2.6)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion "A" pillar holed correde (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 230,770 miles

Fluid leak to o/s/rear hub area.Slight power steering fluid leak from steering box area.

Fail 12 Oct 2015 230,770 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fluid leak to o/s/rear hub area.Slight power steering fluid leak from steering box area.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 227,627 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 227,558 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 223,122 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 218,359 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 218,359 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 213,583 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 213,583 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 208,004 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 207,877 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 201,830 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 201,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 194,853 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 194,853 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Oct 2007 187,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 187,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 179,207 miles

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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K907 FKS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 K907 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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K907 FKS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1993.

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