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K913 HWU

1993 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,030 mi
Last recorded146,030 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK913 HWU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 146,030 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 146,250 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 145,147 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2016 144,467 miles

Front front prop u/j has slight free play

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 144,467 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front front prop u/j has slight free play

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 140,214 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 137,876 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 135,143 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 128,613 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 99,079 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 99,079 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2006 99,009 miles

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

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

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

Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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K913 HWU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K913 HWU, 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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What year was K913 HWU registered?

K913 HWU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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