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K426 RAF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

110,900 mi
Last recorded110,900 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK426 RAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 110,900 miles

Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed bulkhead by top hinge (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rear axle diff seal

Pass 17 May 2018 109,718 miles

Nearside Front floor pan to bulk head poor condition rusty

Nearside Rear bulk head near door hinge poor condition rusty

Fail 10 May 2018 109,705 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls perished also in between tread pattern (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis rail front near bumper mounting (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side walls perished and in between tread pattern (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front floor pan to bulk head poor condition rusty

Nearside Rear bulk head near door hinge poor condition rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2017 108,532 miles

Nearside Rear outter edges side walls perishing advise

Offside Front Inner edge worn

Offside Rear Outer side walls cracking

fuel filler neck in poor condition rusty

Pass 15 Apr 2016 106,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 103,637 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 101,424 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,347 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,771 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 94,248 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 90,336 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 86,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 82,859 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007
Pass 19 Jan 2006 75,370 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K426 RAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 K426 RAF, 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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K426 RAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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