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K304 AEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,042 mi
Last recorded110,042 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK304 AEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2013 110,042 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 110,042 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 110,013 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 109,993 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

advise replace universal joint asap

Fail 25 Feb 2008 108,440 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear crossmember corroded where tow brackets mount

Pass 25 Feb 2008 108,440 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear crossmember corroded where tow brackets mount

Pass 27 Jul 2006 101,300 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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K304 AEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K304 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 K304 AEC registered?

K304 AEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K304 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K304 AEC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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