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K313 OPX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,517 mi
Last recorded202,517 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK313 OPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 202,517 miles

chassis rusting

front and rear springs rusty

rear brakepipes rusty

rear discs need changing soon

Fail 12 Jul 2016 202,515 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chassis rusting

front and rear springs rusty

rear brakepipes rusty

rear discs need changing soon

Pass 29 Jun 2015 193,824 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 183,566 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 172,630 miles

rear discs need changing soon

Pass 22 Jun 2012 163,798 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 154,103 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 145,677 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 133,917 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 122,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in front tracta joints

Fail 4 Jun 2008 122,641 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in front tracta joints

Pass 12 Jun 2007 109,612 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 109,611 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 98,454 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 98,454 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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K313 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K313 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 K313 OPX registered?

K313 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K313 OPX safe to buy?

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