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K326 CUJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

107,921 mi
Last recorded107,921 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK326 CUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,921 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp and shrouds are corroded.

Chassis brace bracket corroding.

Fuel tank support frame corroding.

N/side rear bump stop missing.

O/side front seat belt scuffed.

O/side rear tyre sidewalls surface cracked.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Fail 24 Nov 2012 107,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear shock absorbers slightly damp and shrouds are corroded.

Chassis brace bracket corroding.

Fuel tank support frame corroding.

N/side rear bump stop missing.

O/side front seat belt scuffed.

O/side rear tyre sidewalls surface cracked.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 104,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bottom of both front doors corroding

inner front hub seals slightly leaking

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 14 Nov 2011 104,334 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bottom of both front doors corroding

inner front hub seals slightly leaking

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 25 Nov 2010 100,606 miles

bottom of front doors corroding

inner front hub seals leaking & slight play in n/s/f hub

n/s/r bump stop mossing

o/s seat belt fraying

Fail 16 Nov 2010 100,464 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

battery box corroded badly

bottom of front doors corroding

inner front hub seals leaking & slight play in n/s/f hub

n/s/r bump stop mossing

o/s seat belt fraying

Pass 17 Nov 2009 97,024 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

both front inner hub seals leaking both rear spring bottom housings corroding n/s/r bump stop missing bottom of both front doors corroding corrosion to battery box

Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,040 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f hub cap missing n/s/f inner hub seal leakingn/s/r bump stop missing rear spring lower seats corroding rear x member corroding corrosion to battery box rear brakes out of ballance by 40%

Fail 18 Nov 2008 94,040 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f hub cap missing n/s/f inner hub seal leakingn/s/r bump stop missing rear spring lower seats corroding rear x member corroding corrosion to battery box rear brakes out of ballance by 40%

Pass 28 Nov 2007 89,367 miles

Slight fluffing on o/side seat belt. O/side front hub seal leaking. Slight play in n/side front hub. N/side rear chassis bump stop missing. Rear spring lower seats corroding. Rear chassis member corroding. Corrosion to battery box.

Fail 12 Nov 2007 89,124 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage o/s/ seat belt rear spring mountings on axel & rear chassis panel corroding o/s/f floor corroding front inner hub seals leaking slight play n/s/f hub battery box corroding n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 21 Nov 2006 83,640 miles

advisory items still stand

Fail 20 Nov 2006 83,680 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage o/s seat belt rear spring mountings on axel corroding rear chassis panel corrodingroth front inner hub seals leaking slight play in n/s/f hub battery box corroding o/s/f tyre weaing inside edge

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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K326 CUJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K326 CUJ, 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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K326 CUJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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