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K302 GTW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

232,990 mi
Last recorded232,990 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK302 GTW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2023 232,990 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering component insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2022 229,837 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 229,835 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 229,828 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pedal rubber

Fail 19 Jan 2018 229,828 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pedal rubber

Fail 17 Jan 2018 229,827 miles

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal rubber

Pass 3 Sep 2016 224,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 230,023 miles

ball joint covers deteriorated

travel on service brake

Pass 12 Mar 2014 219,700 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 209,470 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 206,069 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

both rear tyres deteriorated and cuts

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to underside vehicle

fuel tank wet with fuel no leak seen at time of test

Fail 16 Feb 2011 206,049 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres deteriorated and cuts

brake pedal rubber deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion to all underside vehicle

fuel tank wet with fuel no leak seen at time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2010 199,335 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

emits slight blue smoke

Fail 29 Jan 2010 199,335 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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

o/s/r hub loose

Pass 31 Mar 2008 188,593 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 188,576 miles

Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 176,129 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2007 176,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 160,447 miles

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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K302 GTW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 K302 GTW, 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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K302 GTW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1993.

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