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K346 DSX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,759 mi
Last recorded194,759 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK346 DSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 194,759 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight play in steering damper ball joint

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 3 Aug 2022 190,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2014 174,460 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 174,460 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 162,992 miles

Advise slight play both front wheel bearings

Advise slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 May 2013 162,990 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Advise slight play both front wheel bearings

Advise slight play offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jan 2011 154,277 miles

Battery insecure

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

axle "bump stop" rubber missing from o/s rear

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2011 154,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

axle "bump stop" rubber missing from o/s rear

o/s and n/s front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2006 49,240 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 49,232 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

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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K346 DSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K346 DSX, 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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K346 DSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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