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K504 VFH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,215 mi
Last recorded103,215 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK504 VFH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 103,215 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 May 2014 103,215 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 100,597 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 23 May 2013 100,597 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

slight play o/s/front hub

Pass 23 May 2012 96,274 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 96,274 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 86,111 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 86,104 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 81,450 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 78,171 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 78,169 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,636 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 69,183 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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K504 VFH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K504 VFH, 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 K504 VFH registered?

K504 VFH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1993.

Is K504 VFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K504 VFH shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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