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L458 TKA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,958 mi
Last recorded27,958 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL458 TKA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 27,958 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 27,958 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 27,785 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 27,785 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 27,511 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 27,364 miles

steering damper slight leak and end bush slight play

Fail 31 Jan 2020 27,364 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working note bulb holder corroded (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

steering damper slight leak and end bush slight play

Pass 15 Jan 2019 26,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 26,276 miles

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

exhaust repair at front

Fail 8 Feb 2018 26,275 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust repair at front

Pass 25 Oct 2016 26,229 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tractor ball joint slight seep

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 26,006 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 26,006 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight play in wheel bearing

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 25,728 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight oil seep from nearside front tractor joint

Pass 11 Sep 2013 25,385 miles

General corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2012 24,524 miles

exhaust corroded and blowing

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2012 24,524 miles

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,212 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres and n/s/r cracking

n/s/f hub leaking

Fail 16 Sep 2010 21,810 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both front tyres and n/s/r cracking

n/s/f hub leaking

Pass 24 Sep 2009 20,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 18,717 miles

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking

stearing box leaking

Fail 19 Sep 2008 18,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r tyres cracking

stearing box leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2007 17,475 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 17,475 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 16,701 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 16,080 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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L458 TKA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L458 TKA, 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 L458 TKA registered?

L458 TKA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1993.

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