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K152 WFV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,273 mi
Last recorded121,273 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK152 WFV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 121,273 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 121,259 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 120,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

drivers seat worn from edge

Pass 30 Jan 2014 119,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 117,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight seepage n/s hub seal

Pass 7 Apr 2011 115,349 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 111,947 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 109,566 miles

advise main steering box are ball joint has slight play.

advise n/s/f panard rod bush has slight play.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 105,518 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 102,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2006 102,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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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K152 WFV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K152 WFV, 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 K152 WFV registered?

K152 WFV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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