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K306 SAT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

169,190 mi
Last recorded169,190 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK306 SAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 169,190 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 167,541 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 163,144 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 158,292 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 155,943 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 153,080 miles

has had a slight leak from power steering pump,no leak found,just old fluid

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2012 150,752 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 150,670 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 147,302 miles

Nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

Fail 22 Feb 2011 147,234 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear bump stop rubber missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 145,296 miles

Nearside rear bump stop rubber mounting missing

Fail 23 Feb 2010 145,293 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear bump stop rubber mounting missing

Pass 16 Mar 2009 144,143 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 144,139 miles

Centre Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 142,772 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 142,768 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 141,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 141,829 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2006 139,737 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 139,737 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K306 SAT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 K306 SAT, 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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K306 SAT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1993.

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