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K394 GFO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,608 mi
Last recorded102,608 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK394 GFO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 102,608 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power stearing Belt not in good condition and in need of adjustment.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 93,189 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 93,186 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2007 86,292 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 86,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 83,135 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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K394 GFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K394 GFO, 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 K394 GFO registered?

K394 GFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1993.

Is K394 GFO safe to buy?

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