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K381 ORL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

206,971 mi
Last recorded206,971 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK381 ORL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 206,971 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 206,971 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 205,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 203,263 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 203,263 miles

Front Brake hose porous n/s + o/s (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 195,659 miles

all repairs coverd heavy underseal

Fail 7 Aug 2017 195,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer shock (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 193,013 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r bump stop missing

number plate lights deteriorated but illuminating plate

o/s/r tyre inner edge slightly out of shape

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 30 May 2013 189,349 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 186,409 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 182,537 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 182,535 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2010 178,816 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 173,128 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 167,322 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 167,322 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 159,831 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 159,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2006 150,482 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K381 ORL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K381 ORL, 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 K381 ORL registered?

K381 ORL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is K381 ORL safe to buy?

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