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K301 CUX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,635 mi
Last recorded170,635 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK301 CUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 170,635 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 170,630 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt plus track rod end ball joint seized (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength a frame mounting points both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to drag on the ground spot lamp insecure (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively splines worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal seaping oil

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corroded underside

Pass 22 May 2021 167,959 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak coming from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2021 167,954 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive leak coming from steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 165,085 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Front both steering swivels weeping

Pass 5 Apr 2019 161,308 miles

Nearside Front Floor corroded but not structural

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 157,755 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 157,749 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 154,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 149,688 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 149,647 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Outrigger corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 145,071 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 145,057 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 139,348 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 135,721 miles

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

Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leak from nearside rear axle

Pass 2 Mar 2012 130,945 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis has some surface corrosion

osf outer drive shaft joint damp

Pass 23 Dec 2008 129,710 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 129,698 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 124,270 miles

rear crossmember excessivly corroded around tow bar mountig

Pass 8 Dec 2006 118,828 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 118,827 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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)

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 CUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CUX, 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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K301 CUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1993.

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