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K314 OPX

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,520 mi
Last recorded122,520 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK314 OPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 122,520 miles

Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 122,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 121,781 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES UNDERSEALED (1.1.11 (c))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable SMALL OIL LEACK (5.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS CORRODED UNDERSEALED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 121,562 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 118,312 miles

Bonnet release cable broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 118,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet release cable broken

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 113,877 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 106,314 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 106,314 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 95,360 miles

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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K314 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K314 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K314 OPX registered?

K314 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K314 OPX safe to buy?

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