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K304 RRG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

202,849 mi
Last recorded202,849 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 202,849 miles

both side steps corrorded

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2017 202,849 miles

Driver's door hinge missing (6.2.B.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.6.2)

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

both side steps corrorded

underbody corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2016 196,117 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in droparm bush and leaking slightly

Fail 26 Sep 2016 196,087 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in droparm bush and leaking slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2015 184,996 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 173,360 miles

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

windscreen wipers not parking correctly

Fail 22 Sep 2014 173,359 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

windscreen wipers not parking correctly

Pass 16 Oct 2013 162,668 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 162,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

steering drop arm insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2012 150,874 miles

offside front wing damage

steering fluid leak

Fail 24 Sep 2012 150,873 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front wing damage

oil/fluid leaking from offside rear wheel

steering fluid leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 142,306 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 29 Sep 2010 126,516 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Sep 2010 126,505 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 13 Oct 2009 114,993 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 103,011 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 112,312 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 112,171 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tseering box has a slight leak of fluid.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 98,855 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 98,855 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front hubs damp

slight play in n/s/f lower swivel pin

Fail 31 Mar 2006 97,641 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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K304 RRG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RRG, 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 RRG registered?

K304 RRG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1993.

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