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K298 FHV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK298 FHV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 165,000 miles

Slight oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2017 165,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Slight oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 164,403 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Corrosion on bulkhead

Corrosion on front & rear axles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 161,894 miles

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

slight corrosion on bulkhead

Fail 1 Mar 2010 161,894 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

slight corrosion on bulkhead

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 156,912 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 156,912 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 143,931 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2008 143,931 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 116,027 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2007 116,027 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 107,497 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 107,497 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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K298 FHV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 K298 FHV, 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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K298 FHV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1993.

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