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K318 OPX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,477 mi
Last recorded158,477 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 158,477 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 158,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 158,472 miles

Oil leak

bulk head badley rusted

front propshaft loose

Fail 12 Apr 2012 158,471 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Oil leak

bulk head badley rusted

front propshaft loose

Pass 11 Apr 2011 152,246 miles

bulk head starting to rust

Fail 6 Apr 2011 152,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

bulk head starting to rust

Pass 12 Apr 2010 145,540 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 136,699 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 129,291 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 119,929 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 108,133 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 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 K318 OPX registered?

K318 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1993.

Is K318 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K318 OPX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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