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K427 VTA

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,629 mi
Last recorded153,629 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 VTA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 153,629 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Jul 2015 153,629 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 138,724 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 138,724 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 127,675 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 120,554 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 110,565 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 110,565 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 100,136 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 90,093 miles

front brake discs rusty on edges

offside front radius arm bushes weak

slight play in nearside rear upper shock absorber bush

various oil leaks

Pass 18 Jun 2008 83,439 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,567 miles

as previously advised

Fail 22 Jun 2007 66,463 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

slight play in rear shock top bushes

Pass 4 Jul 2006 48,721 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 48,721 miles

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

rear pinion oil seal leaking

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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K427 VTA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 K427 VTA, 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 K427 VTA registered?

K427 VTA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1993.

Is K427 VTA safe to buy?

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