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K45 KAC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

94,415 mi
Last recorded94,415 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK45 KAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 94,415 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,187 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

v 8 petrol been fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2014 93,977 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 93,391 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,960 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 91,361 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

wider wheels fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,988 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 89,729 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 86,716 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 86,381 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2006 86,381 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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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K45 KAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K45 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K45 KAC registered?

K45 KAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 June 1993.

Is K45 KAC safe to buy?

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