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K328 GPS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK328 GPS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 100,000 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 100,000 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,000 miles

handbrake mechanism mounting corroded but not considered excessive

whole chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Mar 2010 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

handbrake mechanism mounting corroded but not considered excessive

whole chassis heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Mar 2009 96,063 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

all four tyres perished but no cord or ply showing

chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,063 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres perished but no cord or ply showing

chassis corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 14 Mar 2008 87,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

undercarrage rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2008 87,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

undercarrage rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2007 81,753 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 81,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 77,223 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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K328 GPS 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 54.5%.

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 K328 GPS, 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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K328 GPS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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