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K298 JUB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

120,100 mi
Last recorded120,100 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 120,100 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2012 120,100 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 117,715 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 117,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 113,857 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 113,857 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2009 107,074 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 May 2009 107,074 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 May 2008 105,009 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 105,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 30 May 2007 102,472 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 96,343 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play to drop arm ball joint

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 JUB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JUB, 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 JUB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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