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K99 AAA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,054 mi
Last recorded181,054 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 AAA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 181,054 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slight lip (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slight lip (3.5.1i)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bar under chassis slightly corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 181,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slight lip (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn slight lip (3.5.1i)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bar under chassis slightly corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 172,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 172,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose splitpin (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end loose split pin (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 166,754 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 23 Jun 2014 155,570 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 143,619 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 140,766 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 140,766 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 133,631 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2011 133,458 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 124,763 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 124,512 miles

extensive chassis corrosion //front and rear brake pipes corroded//slight fluid leak at power steering pump/ engine and gear box oil leaks//nearside rear seat removed?//

Fail 31 Jul 2009 124,512 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

extensive chassis corrosion //front and rear brake pipes corroded//slight fluid leak at power steering pump/ engine and gear box oil leaks//nearside rear seat removed?//

Pass 30 Jul 2008 121,560 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 121,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 117,214 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 112,584 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 103,071 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 103,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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K99 AAA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K99 AAA, 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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K99 AAA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1993.

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