MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,223 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play also slightly loose on splines (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play also slightly loose on splines (2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure o/s and n/s adaptors worn and loose (8.2.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive 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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K162 XEA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 K162 XEA, 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 K162 XEA registered?
K162 XEA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 June 1993.
Is K162 XEA safe to buy?
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