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K326 RFW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,408 mi
Last recorded110,408 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 110,408 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 110,034 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,024 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 108,024 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 107,004 miles

repairs covered in underseal

Fail 17 Oct 2020 107,004 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2017 102,901 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 100,302 miles

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2014 100,240 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 97,828 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 97,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 94,567 miles

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

Slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Fail 5 Dec 2011 94,562 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in rear propshaft u/j

Pass 6 Jan 2011 87,646 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 76,483 miles

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

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

slight play rear universal joint on rear prop shaft

Fail 30 Nov 2009 76,481 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

slight play rear universal joint on rear prop shaft

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,387 miles

cut on inside of nearside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2008 62,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

cut on inside of nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Jul 2007 48,360 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 35,126 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut on the inside of rear near side tyre, not reaching cords though

temporary fuel cap fitted

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 RFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K326 RFW, 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 K326 RFW registered?

K326 RFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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