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K318 MYS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,665 mi
Last recorded184,665 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK318 MYS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 184,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear chasis slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 175,300 miles

Oil leak

front and rear chassis corroded

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2011 163,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 156,042 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 156,024 miles

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

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 136,222 miles

front pads worn & chip in front windscreen &slight play in o/s front hub bearing & slight play in n/s swivel joint

Pass 17 Sep 2007 120,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 102,058 miles

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

Oil leak

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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K318 MYS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K318 MYS, 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 K318 MYS registered?

K318 MYS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1993.

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