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K18 RTC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,849 mi
Last recorded172,849 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 RTC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 172,849 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 170,447 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 168,495 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 168,047 miles

Both front hub seal starting to leak.

Fail 7 Jul 2018 168,034 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front hub seal starting to leak.

Pass 10 Jun 2017 167,681 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 167,295 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 166,794 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 166,206 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 166,194 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 165,453 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 164,880 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 163,834 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 163,834 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 163,305 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 161,535 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 149,079 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 161,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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K18 RTC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K18 RTC, 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 K18 RTC registered?

K18 RTC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 March 1993.

Is K18 RTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 RTC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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