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K942 HCJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,417 mi
Last recorded211,417 miles
Recorded on11 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK942 HCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 May 2023 211,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk Head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 210,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis crossmember (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexible (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 210,263 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Attached to rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 209,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 208,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 206,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 204,730 miles

front wiper blades split ends

Fail 24 Sep 2016 204,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wiper blades split ends

Pass 19 Sep 2015 202,104 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 198,939 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 198,923 miles

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

Nearside bulkhead corroded outside any prescribed areas.

Pass 14 Sep 2013 195,993 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

off side front wiper blade split ends

Pass 24 Sep 2012 193,270 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 193,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 190,425 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 190,425 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 187,830 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 187,830 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 184,330 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 181,960 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 179,019 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 176,314 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 176,252 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 173,144 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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K942 HCJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 K942 HCJ, 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 K942 HCJ registered?

K942 HCJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1993.

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