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K301 AEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,136 mi
Last recorded110,136 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK301 AEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 110,136 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight fluid leak from power steering box

Fail 16 Apr 2010 110,015 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

baby seat fitted n/s/f

slight fluid leak from steering box

Pass 29 Apr 2009 109,109 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 109,104 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 108,350 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 107,547 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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K301 AEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K301 AEC, 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 K301 AEC registered?

K301 AEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1993.

Is K301 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K301 AEC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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