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K96 KNO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Lpg 3499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,616 mi
Last recorded85,616 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK96 KNO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 85,616 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2020 85,616 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 84,893 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 84,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 84,585 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 84,260 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 84,260 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2016 81,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,205 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2014 72,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2014 72,420 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 67,577 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 67,577 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2012 61,047 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2012 61,047 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 51,713 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 51,575 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight smell of lpg gas.

steering box slightly damp.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 44,018 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 43,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 43,180 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,240 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 31,143 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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K96 KNO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,499cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K96 KNO, 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 K96 KNO registered?

K96 KNO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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