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K996 HWT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

92,287 mi
Last recorded92,287 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK996 HWT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,287 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 92,286 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 92,268 miles

HandBrake Just Met Requirements Of 16% Performance

Fail 3 Jul 2018 92,267 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

HandBrake Just Met Requirements Of 16% Performance

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2017 92,235 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 92,230 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 92,224 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

under side of vehicle very muddy

Pass 14 May 2011 91,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2010 90,279 miles

small cuts in all four tyre sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2009 88,553 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 81,805 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 75,979 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,574 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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K996 HWT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 K996 HWT, 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 K996 HWT registered?

K996 HWT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1993.

Is K996 HWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K996 HWT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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