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K963 HNW

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,084 mi
Last recorded45,084 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK963 HNW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 45,084 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing curbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ns/os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis / cab / show signs of corrosion / repair / undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2019 45,084 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing curbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play ns/os (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear bump stops missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

chassis / cab / show signs of corrosion / repair / undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2014 44,777 miles

hazard switch sightly faulty

nearside front hub bolt luse

Fail 13 Sep 2014 44,744 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

hazard switch sightly faulty

nearside front hub bolt luse

Fail 11 Jul 2013 43,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pedal has little reserve travel

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber upper bushes deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2013 43,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pedal has little reserve travel

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber upper bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Jun 2012 42,667 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 10 Jun 2011 41,755 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 39,452 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,452 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Oct 2008 39,416 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,084 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering drop arm balljoint worn

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,718 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall ( not showing cords)

Oil leak from rear differential

Pass 26 Sep 2005 35,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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K963 HNW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K963 HNW, 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 K963 HNW registered?

K963 HNW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K963 HNW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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