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K371 BEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,976 mi
Last recorded108,976 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK371 BEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 108,976 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 108,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 107,520 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended both hockey stick bushes worn (2.4.F.3)

Nearside wiper blade worn

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint at box (2.3.3b)

Rear axle ball joint worn

Pass 14 Apr 2016 106,950 miles

fuel tank corroded not leaking

steering box has a swet of oil

Exhaust bandage fitted to part of exhaust, structure secure.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

chassis bracing tube welded repairs

chassis welded repairs & masked with excessive sealer,unable to check properly

exhaust welded repairs & minor leak of gases

Fail 8 Mar 2016 106,950 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Intermediate drop arm insecure at lower of steering box (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis repair incomplete welds (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at nearside front tube section (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear at offside rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured offside & nearside & rear fog lamp (1.1.A.3e)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

chassis has welded repairs

exhaust system deteriorated,welded repair & minor leak of exhaust gases

fuel tank corroded not leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2015 106,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside & nearside front floor pans corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Fail 6 Mar 2015 106,408 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside & nearside front floor pans corroded

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Apr 2014 106,162 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,668 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 103,289 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2012 103,287 miles

Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

battery box corroded

battery insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2011 38,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both wiper blades torn

primary bonnet catch inescure

Fail 8 Feb 2011 98,303 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both wiper blades torn

primary bonnet catch inescure

Pass 7 Nov 2009 94,914 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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K371 BEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K371 BEC, 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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K371 BEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 February 1993.

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