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K48 LKV

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,652 mi
Last recorded118,652 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK48 LKV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 118,652 miles

Centre Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 109,414 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 105,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 105,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 103,094 miles

slight play in steering box uj

Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,375 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 89,145 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 77,880 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 69,950 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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K48 LKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K48 LKV, 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

How do I check the history of K48 LKV?

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What year was K48 LKV registered?

K48 LKV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1993.

Is K48 LKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K48 LKV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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