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K396 KYB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,795 mi
Last recorded111,795 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK396 KYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 111,795 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 111,795 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 111,412 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

under side heavley under sealed

Fail 1 Dec 2018 111,412 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

under side heavley under sealed

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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K396 KYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 K396 KYB, 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 K396 KYB registered?

K396 KYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1993.

Is K396 KYB safe to buy?

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