CarVerify

Free Car Check

K907 HAL

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

137,908 mi
Last recorded137,908 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Land Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK907 HAL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2018 137,908 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear brake imbalance. 63% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested nearside (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working nearside front (4.2.1 (a))

Position lamp not working offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake lagging in operation nearside rear (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front shock absorber mounting strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside front shock absorber mounting strut (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn nearside front radius arm forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear and offside rear crossmember inner face (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear chassis inner face (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear chassis lower face (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside front and offside front upper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Position lamp incorrect colour nearside rear lens discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light nearside lens discoloured (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside rear shock absorber lower mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play offside rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 134,418 miles

Corrosion to bulkhead has been repaired from the inside.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides at unions to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from o/s/r hub

Slight movement both front swivel hubs

Fail 17 Feb 2017 134,132 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis near steering damper mount. (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play Swivel hub bearing (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front and centre (7.1.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides at union to hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leaking O/S/R hub.

Pass 25 Feb 2016 127,413 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low and side walls perished

Fail 19 Feb 2016 127,413 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box end drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Hydraulic brake cylinder excessively weakened by corrosion bulkhead and drivers floor (3.6.A.2b)

Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush steering box end (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.6.6)

Offside Rear tyre worn low and side walls perished

front brakes poor

Pass 27 Feb 2015 122,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

brak and fuel lines heavily wax oiled

chassie heavily wax oiled

Fail 24 Feb 2015 122,485 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

steering arm bush worn

underside undersealed

Fail 21 Oct 2013 122,448 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 121,101 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion throughout vehicle chassis and body

Fail 12 Nov 2012 121,101 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight corrosion throughout vehicle chassis and body

Pass 17 Nov 2011 118,975 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 118,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 117,958 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 116,369 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 116,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 114,129 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 114,508 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 111,594 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 107,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Land Rover Defender reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K907 HAL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K907 HAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K907 HAL?

You can check the full history of K907 HAL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K907 HAL registered?

K907 HAL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1993.

Is K907 HAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K907 HAL shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K907 HAL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K907 HAL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.