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K318 OAB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

211,166 mi
Last recorded211,166 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK318 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 211,166 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front outrigger corroded.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 202,573 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 196,688 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 190,834 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Feb 2015 190,831 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 184,904 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 180,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 175,844 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 175,831 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 171,169 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 10 Feb 2011 171,169 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Jan 2010 165,647 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 160,515 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 155,281 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 155,266 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 149,210 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 149,197 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2006 143,793 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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K318 OAB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

K318 OAB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1993.

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