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K297 WTA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,849 mi
Last recorded60,849 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 WTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 60,849 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 134,701 miles

slight oil leak from n/s front tractor joint

Fail 1 Feb 2010 134,701 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front prop shaft rear slider worn

front prop shaft u/j worn

o/s rear bump stop missing

slight oil leak from n/s front tractor joint

Propshaft component defective

Pass 6 Jun 2008 132,585 miles

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

center belt clip cover missing

Fail 2 Jun 2008 132,502 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS

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

center belt clip cover missing

Pass 16 May 2007 130,515 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 130,513 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 125,445 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 125,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K297 WTA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K297 WTA, 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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K297 WTA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 June 1993.

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