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K354 XWL

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

274,255 mi
Last recorded274,255 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK354 XWL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 274,255 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 271,186 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 271,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis in three places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 263,588 miles

Nearside Front Lower step is corroded(Non-Structural)

Offside Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 256,098 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 245,745 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 May 2016 23,441 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 225,289 miles

nearside front swivel joint has slight play

offside front swivel joint has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2014 221,212 miles

nearside and offside front top spring mounts showing signs of corrosion. ok at time of test

Fail 28 Apr 2014 221,210 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

nearside and offside front top spring mounts showing signs of corrosion. ok at time of test

Pass 7 May 2013 210,723 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 21 Apr 2012 198,496 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both windowscreen wipers smearing slightly

slight leak from transfer box/gearbox

slight play in rear half shaft.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 184,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 169,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 154,687 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 138,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 126,561 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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K354 XWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K354 XWL, 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 K354 XWL registered?

K354 XWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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