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K378 BEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 5700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,155 mi
Last recorded133,155 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK378 BEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2008 133,155 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 133,137 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,902 miles

NON STANDARD SEAT BELT MOUNTS FITTED WHICH APPEAR TO BE SATISFACTORY

Fail 5 Jan 2007 125,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 111,595 miles

Offside Drag link end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2006 110,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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K378 BEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 5,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K378 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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What year was K378 BEC registered?

K378 BEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 March 1993.

Is K378 BEC safe to buy?

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