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K149 YOA

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,107 mi
Last recorded94,107 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK149 YOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 94,107 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 85,006 miles

Centre Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 73,620 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 63,316 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 57,059 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 57,059 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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K149 YOA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K149 YOA, 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 K149 YOA registered?

K149 YOA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 January 1993.

Is K149 YOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K149 YOA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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