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K379 HRM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,195 mi
Last recorded21,195 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK379 HRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 21,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 21,195 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 20,453 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 19,284 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 18,547 miles

all wheel stud threads do not pertrud through wheel nuts ( studs appear short)

Fail 14 Oct 2019 18,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lefthand drive headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Obsure by rear step (0.1 (d))

all wheel stud threads do not pertrud through wheel nuts ( studs appear short)

Pass 24 Oct 2018 16,830 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from joins (6.1.2 (a))

Front showing signs of oil residue around differencial

Front to rear showing signs of surface rust

Rear rear registration plate half covered with step

Rear showing signs of oil residue around differencial

Fail 16 Oct 2018 16,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases coming from joins (6.1.2 (a))

Front showing signs of oil residue around differencial

Front to rear showing signs of surface rust

Rear rear registration plate half covered with step

Rear showing signs of oil residue around differencial

Pass 2 Oct 2017 16,078 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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K379 HRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K379 HRM, 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 K379 HRM registered?

K379 HRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 June 1993.

Is K379 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K379 HRM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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