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K381 WEL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,310 mi
Last recorded52,310 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK381 WEL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 52,310 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 48,328 miles

Parking brake lever modified, but not inappropriately COULD DO WITH NEW MOUNT (3.1.8)

Pass 10 May 2017 43,478 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 43,478 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases STRIPPED ANDWELDED (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 72,121 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 72,121 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure lock nut loose on new ends (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 39,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

all suspension componants slightly corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2014 114,700 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 11,387 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 113,675 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 14,329 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 5,599 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

coolant leaking

non obligatory mirror damaged

propshaft defective

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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 WEL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K381 WEL registered?

K381 WEL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K381 WEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K381 WEL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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