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K971 TFW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

233,587 mi
Last recorded233,587 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK971 TFW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 233,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short brake pipe on rear of hub into brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front swivel joint housing leaking fluid

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 233,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into front brake hose where marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Into front brake hose where marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Longitudinal chassis member near to front suspension mounting where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Longitudinal chassis member near to rear suspension mounting where marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Short brake pipe on rear of hub into brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside front swivel joint housing leaking fluid

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 228,229 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 215,192 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 208,346 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 208,346 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear at rear flexi joint (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis at trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 203,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 200,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCKABSORBER TOWER (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush SPLIT (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt REAR TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCKABSORBER MOUNTING TOWER PERFORATED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 197,908 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s n/s front hub assemblys slight oil leak

pipes across rear axle slightly corroded

slight corrosion n/s front

Fail 28 Jul 2017 197,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

brake pipe across rear axle showing signs of corrosion

o/s n/s front hub assemblys slightly leaking oil

Pass 24 Oct 2015 196,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 182,409 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 177,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 176,418 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 174,284 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear brake back plate wet with oil

Pass 30 Oct 2010 161,395 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 161,395 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 142,160 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 127,662 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 127,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 109,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tractor joints leaking grease

engine oil pressure switch leaking

oil leak rear axle pinnion

power steering pump wet possible oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2006 90,628 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 79,945 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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K971 TFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K971 TFW, 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 K971 TFW registered?

K971 TFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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