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K297 ELS

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,532 mi
Last recorded184,532 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 ELS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2014 184,532 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 May 2006 178,723 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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K297 ELS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K297 ELS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K297 ELS registered?

K297 ELS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 1993.

Is K297 ELS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K297 ELS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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