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K42 KAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,856 mi
Last recorded102,856 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK42 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 102,856 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 99,317 miles

Nearside mirror damaged but still gives a clear view to the rear

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Side facing rear seats have no seat belts

Fail 24 Oct 2008 99,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror damaged but still gives a clear view to the rear

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Side facing rear seats have no seat belts

Pass 1 Nov 2007 96,113 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 91,982 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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K42 KAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K42 KAC, 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 K42 KAC registered?

K42 KAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 June 1993.

Is K42 KAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K42 KAC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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