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K521 UPR

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

300,003 mi
Last recorded300,003 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK521 UPR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 300,003 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 283,994 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 265,563 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 250,787 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 250,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 234,944 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 217,397 miles

Slight leak from both front hub seals

Slight movement in both front relco bushes

Pass 25 Aug 2010 198,042 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 181,965 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 165,919 miles

Nearside front hub seal slightly damp

Slight earth fault on both rear lights

Pass 23 Aug 2007 147,386 miles

Nearside front hub sill damp

Welling on rear chassis rail poor

Pass 24 Aug 2006 130,117 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear of fuel tank slightly damp (possible overfilling)

slight oil/grease seepage at nearside front swivel housing (not affecting brake performance)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 130,117 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear of fuel tank slightly damp (possible overfilling)

slight oil/grease seepage at nearside front swivel housing (not affecting brake performance)

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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K521 UPR 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 84.6%.

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 K521 UPR, 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 K521 UPR registered?

K521 UPR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K521 UPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K521 UPR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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