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K319 OPX

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

66,516 mi
Last recorded66,516 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK319 OPX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 66,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 66,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 64,797 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 64,796 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,681 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,182 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 63,182 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 62,715 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 61,866 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 61,866 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 60,987 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 May 2006 60,987 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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K319 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K319 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 K319 OPX registered?

K319 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1993.

Is K319 OPX safe to buy?

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