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K929 YTX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,648 mi
Last recorded163,648 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK929 YTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 163,648 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 162,061 miles

Corrosion to NSF floorpan - not prescribed area

Corrosion to OSF floorpan - repaired from inside

Corrosion to seat box under battery

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 162,042 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR chassis/'A' bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSF damper turret (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside of 'A' bar crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OSR chassis (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion to floorpan underneath battery

NSF floorpan badly corroded - not prescribed area

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

OSF floorpan corroded - repairs made inside

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 159,423 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

general all round corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2015 159,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 154,200 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 154,191 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 147,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 147,235 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2012 138,286 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 14 Jun 2011 132,980 miles

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

Fail 20 May 2011 132,749 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all rear suspension arms corroded

front and rear coil springs corroded

front exhaust mount insecure

Pass 12 May 2010 127,987 miles

both front brake hose to caliper metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

o/s/f/ brake hose to valve metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 8 May 2010 127,977 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake hose to caliper metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

o/s/f/ brake hose to valve metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2009 125,267 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 122,257 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 119,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 116,483 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear crossmember rusty but still solid

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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K929 YTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K929 YTX, 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 K929 YTX registered?

K929 YTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1993.

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