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K312 RRG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,623 mi
Last recorded110,623 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK312 RRG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2017 110,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis and cross member at A frame mountings (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis and cross member (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 109,932 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 108,330 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 108,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 108,150 miles

corrosion in battery tray area and bulk head area

Pass 4 Feb 2013 107,882 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 107,882 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 106,708 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,320 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 101,319 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 95,715 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 95,713 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2008 90,511 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 85,376 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 79,976 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 79,976 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K312 RRG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K312 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 K312 RRG registered?

K312 RRG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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