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K398 SFT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,636 mi
Last recorded12,636 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 SFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2015 12,636 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,832 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 113,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 99,938 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,938 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 134,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Propshaft component defective

STEERING BOX SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 16 Apr 2009 133,246 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 130,620 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 124,996 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 118,307 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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K398 SFT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K398 SFT, 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 K398 SFT registered?

K398 SFT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1993.

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