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K179 ABV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,146 mi
Last recorded153,146 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK179 ABV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 153,146 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 150,815 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 146,268 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 137,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis rusty,holes in floor plus vehicle leans to near side

Fail 19 Aug 2013 137,232 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chassis rusty,holes in floor plus vehicle leans to near side

Pass 31 Jul 2012 123,446 miles

corrosion to underside

front hubs leaking

rear shocker bushes worn

slight play in steering joints

Fail 25 Jul 2012 123,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

corrosion to underside

front hubs leaking

rear shocker bushes worn

slight play in steering joints

Pass 19 Aug 2011 121,369 miles

Child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt.

Slight corrosion to nearside sill but not within perscribed areas for seatbelts

Fail 19 Aug 2011 121,355 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Child seats fitted to offside rear and nearside rear seats not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt.

Slight corrosion to nearside sill but not within perscribed areas for seatbelts

Pass 13 Aug 2010 118,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 117,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 115,394 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 115,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 113,786 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 113,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 112,645 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 111,202 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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K179 ABV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 K179 ABV, 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 K179 ABV registered?

K179 ABV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K179 ABV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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