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K162 XEA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

157,223 mi
Last recorded157,223 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK162 XEA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 157,223 miles

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))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 157,223 miles

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))

Pass 3 May 2019 154,235 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 151,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 151,759 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 150,158 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 150,158 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 148,268 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 148,268 miles

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)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 145,916 miles

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)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 145,916 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 142,036 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 142,036 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 137,492 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 137,492 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 133,136 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 133,136 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 127,093 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 127,093 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 121,510 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 121,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 115,413 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 115,413 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 108,304 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 108,304 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 98,652 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 98,652 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 96,801 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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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.

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