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K48 XTT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

162,853 mi
Last recorded162,853 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 162,853 miles

bothside front indicator units fix with tape vehicle chassis sections have been weld and underseald and rear shockabsorbers fixing area

slight rust on streel brakepipes

Fail 15 Feb 2012 162,832 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

bothside front indicator units fix with tape vehicle chassis sections have been weld and underseald and rear shockabsorbers fixing area

slight rust on streel brakepipes

Pass 26 Jan 2011 162,148 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 162,134 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight wear in all steering joints slight rust on front innerwing streel brake pipe

Pass 26 Jan 2010 160,554 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has had metral plate weld in various place on the chassis

Fail 26 Jan 2010 160,554 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

vehicle has had metral plate weld in various place on the chassis

Pass 9 Feb 2009 157,050 miles

Excessive bulkhead corrosion, but not localised to prescribed areas at this time.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 157,050 miles

Excessive bulkhead corrosion, but not localised to prescribed areas at this time.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2009 157,034 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Excessive bulkhead corrosion, but not localised to prescribed areas around body mountings.

Nearside wiper blade starting to split but not sufficiently to impair drivers view of the road.

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 153,998 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre has a small split in side wall

offside front tyre has a small split in side wall

Fail 20 Dec 2007 153,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside rear tyre has a small split in side wall

offside front tyre has a small split in side wall

Pass 13 Dec 2006 150,724 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 143,316 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 XTT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K48 XTT, 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 K48 XTT registered?

K48 XTT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 May 1993.

Is K48 XTT safe to buy?

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