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K331 AKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,823 mi
Last recorded106,823 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK331 AKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 106,823 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 101,465 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 93,302 miles

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 85,492 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 79,734 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 72,812 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,235 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 58,652 miles

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

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,652 miles

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

Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 57,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,497 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 54,393 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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K331 AKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K331 AKV, 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 K331 AKV registered?

K331 AKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K331 AKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K331 AKV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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