MOT Status
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115,451 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated oil leak from rear axle (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Gearbox oil leaking onto handbrake disc
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Play in nearside front outer swivel
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
All tyres perished
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
All tyres perished
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front spheres weeping
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
both front spheres weeping
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
drop arm to drag link ball joint dust cover split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K403 SFT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 K403 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 K403 SFT registered?
K403 SFT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1993.
Is K403 SFT safe to buy?
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