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K937 YTX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

199,879 mi
Last recorded199,879 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK937 YTX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 199,879 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately filler present around repair . (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 199,874 miles

Emissions not tested no reading obtainable due to broken exhaust . (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired incomplete welds and filler present (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately filler present around repair . (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 190,476 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 190,470 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded over rear axle (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 187,705 miles

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing but functions o.k

front prop shaft missing at time of test

n.s front floor pan corroded but not load bearing

o.s front shock absorber has light misting of oil

steering slightly heavy/notchy but large wheels fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2015 187,665 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damp with diesel around fuel tank/possible leak

drivers seat belt stalk cover missing but functions o.k

front prop shaft not fitted at time of test

n.s front floor pan excessivly corroded but not load bearing

n.s front tyre 2mm

o.s rear wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2014 179,882 miles

both rear bump stop rubbers missing

front number plate slightly damaged

steering damper bushes worn

Fail 28 Mar 2014 179,879 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear rebound rubbers missing

front number plate slight damage

n/s mirror missing

steering damper bushes worn

wipers slow

Fail 27 Jan 2014 179,842 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body corrosion

general underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2013 173,488 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 173,450 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 163,253 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 163,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 153,480 miles

rear prop u/j worn

steering damper bush slightly worn

track bar slight bend

Fail 16 Feb 2011 153,307 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear prop u/j worn

steering damper bush slightly worn

track bar slight bend

Pass 16 Feb 2010 143,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front prop u/j worn

Pass 18 Feb 2009 132,006 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 120,424 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 120,126 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 116,392 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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K937 YTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K937 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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K937 YTX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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