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K349 DSX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

39,405 mi
Last recorded39,405 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK349 DSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2011 39,405 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,817 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 29,507 miles

Handbrake excess travel

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 29,507 miles

Handbrake excess travel

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 27,041 miles

slight leak at steering box

slight leakage at both front swivels

this vehicle has sustained alot of welding

Pass 5 Oct 2007 26,559 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

light misting of oil from steering box

oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from o/s/f hub seal

various undersealed welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2007 22,460 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear chassis holed but out of prescribed area

signs of corrosion to both rear chassis legs

Pass 28 Mar 2006 14,305 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

main chassis both sides and cross member have been repaired at rearwith in 30cm areas

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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K349 DSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 K349 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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What year was K349 DSX registered?

K349 DSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1993.

Is K349 DSX safe to buy?

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