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K939 TCC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK939 TCC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 100,000 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,000 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides chassi (5.2.6)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 100,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower U.J (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres perished

Fail 5 Dec 2015 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member and near body mount (2 holes) (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (2 holes) (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember and near body mount (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel lower u.j (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 100,000 miles

Front diff, Rear diff and Gearbox has a oil leak

Nearside front swivel housing leaking

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 100,000 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front diff, Rear diff and Gearbox has a oil leak

Nearside front swivel housing leaking

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

bonnet cable snapped

Pass 28 Dec 2013 100,000 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2013 100,000 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 100,000 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f spot lamp glass broken

steering damper cover corried

Pass 10 Sep 2012 100,000 miles

o/s/f spot lamp glass broken

steering damper cover corried

Pass 30 Sep 2011 100,000 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 100,000 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,000 miles

o/s/f seat belt webbing damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2010 100,000 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

o/s/f seat belt webbing damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2009 100,000 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 100,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 100,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 99,999 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorated

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

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

Slight oil leak from n/s/f hub

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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K939 TCC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K939 TCC, 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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K939 TCC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1993.

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