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K167 KOO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,509 mi
Last recorded160,509 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK167 KOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 160,509 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 160,499 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users LHD headlamp fitted (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt loose through bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end loose locking tabs loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users LHD headlamp fitted (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

play in front propshaft u/j

play in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 11 Jul 2014 160,213 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 160,198 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K167 KOO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K167 KOO, 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 K167 KOO registered?

K167 KOO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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