MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,400 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering component damaged but serviceable column bush (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion engine bay (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight oil leak at steering box
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
wheels non standard
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front swivel hubs slightly pitted
centre exhaust rubber split (exhaust well supported)
front stabiliser bar o/s bush slight movement
slight bind n/s/r brake
slight play propshaft front joint
steering drag link out of steering box comes close to front protection plate
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K153 ESE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 K153 ESE, 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 K153 ESE registered?
K153 ESE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 May 1993.
Is K153 ESE safe to buy?
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