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K9 OLR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3947cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,849 mi
Last recorded55,849 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 OLR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,947cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 55,849 miles

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

Nearside Front hub damp

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Pre CAT engine fitted

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff /A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 55,849 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead / servo mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front hub damp

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated diff /A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 55,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Front axle hub gaiters split (both sides)

Front floorpans rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear bump stop damaged

Severe oil leak from engine

Suspension components rusty

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension bushes on vehicle in poor condition

Fail 1 Dec 2017 55,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working When switch in sidelight position (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis, both sides and rear bumper (6.6.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front axle hub gaiters split (both sides)

Front floorpans rusty

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear bump stop damaged

Severe oil leak from engine

Suspension components rusty

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, all bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis surface corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension bushes on vehicle in poor condition

Pass 19 Nov 2016 55,725 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 55,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hub (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both front floors

Fail 20 Nov 2015 55,594 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hub (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on hub (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both front floors

Pass 8 Jan 2014 55,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake travel high

Fail 8 Jan 2014 55,335 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

parking brake travel high

Pass 14 Dec 2012 54,526 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,053 miles

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

offside front floor corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2011 54,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front floor corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2010 53,140 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet pull stiff

Fail 19 Nov 2009 52,280 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet pull stiff

Pass 29 Oct 2008 51,923 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 51,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,279 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 50,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside wiper blade split

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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K9 OLR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K9 OLR, 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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K9 OLR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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