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K307 OPX

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

202,135 mi
Last recorded202,135 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK307 OPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 202,135 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 202,135 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

n/sf bulkhead corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2007 259,231 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 259,231 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2006 255,813 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 255,813 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 254,563 miles

front prop uj/worn

Fail 28 Nov 2005 254,563 miles

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

front prop uj/worn

Fail 18 Nov 2005 254,558 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

front prop shaft worn

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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K307 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 K307 OPX, 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 K307 OPX registered?

K307 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1993.

Is K307 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K307 OPX shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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