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K460 SAF

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

145,326 mi
Last recorded145,326 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK460 SAF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 145,326 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 141,647 miles

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2020 140,819 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 139,926 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 139,925 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 11 Mar 2018 137,835 miles

both rear hub seals damp

pas box damp

Pass 1 Apr 2017 130,965 miles

all tyres in poor condition perishing / small cuts

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 24 May 2012 123,461 miles

Oil leak

both front hub sills starting to leak slighty

slight play in offside front hub bearing

various small marks / cuts to tyres

Pass 24 May 2011 116,951 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

both front hub sills weeping slighty

slight corrosion to both front out riggers but not considered excessive

slight corrosion to bulk head but not considered excess

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

vehicle quite muddy on underside

Pass 26 May 2010 105,390 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 105,144 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 11 May 2009 91,605 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 82,550 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 77,083 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 75,128 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 75,128 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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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K460 SAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 K460 SAF, 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 K460 SAF registered?

K460 SAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 June 1993.

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