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K529 ODY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

189,920 mi
Last recorded189,920 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK529 ODY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 189,920 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 188,665 miles

Both front and OS centre outriggers showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 186,128 miles

Advise Light oil leak from N/S/F steering coupling

Advise light corrosion in N/S/F and O/S/F lower floor

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 184,171 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 181,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 177,591 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 173,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops in very poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2009 166,912 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

windscreen cracked on offside out of swept area

Pass 23 Jun 2008 159,511 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 151,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 143,096 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 133,723 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 133,723 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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K529 ODY 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 92.3%.

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 K529 ODY, 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 K529 ODY registered?

K529 ODY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K529 ODY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K529 ODY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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