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K478 SNL

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,614 mi
Last recorded61,614 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK478 SNL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,614 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 56,451 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 158,251 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake back plate damp

steering wheel damaged

vehicle modified

Fail 17 Mar 2011 158,251 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake back plate damp

steering wheel damaged

vehicle modified

Pass 11 Sep 2009 121,568 miles

corrosion inside nearside rear door,not in prescribed area

vehicle modified

Fail 7 Sep 2009 121,559 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

corrosion inside nearside rear door,not in prescribed area

vehicle modified

Pass 10 Nov 2006 114,812 miles

o/s front shock turret rusty

slight footbrake travel

Pass 31 Oct 2005 102,460 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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K478 SNL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K478 SNL, 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 K478 SNL registered?

K478 SNL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K478 SNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K478 SNL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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