MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,309 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advise corision rear cros member
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K488 CAA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K488 CAA, 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 K488 CAA registered?
K488 CAA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 May 1993.
Is K488 CAA safe to buy?
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