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K535 VUT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,883 mi
Last recorded126,883 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK535 VUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 126,883 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

under vehicle has corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2015 126,883 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

under vehicle has corrosion

Pass 5 Feb 2007 126,384 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 126,384 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

n/s/r out rigger in poor condition

o/s/f outrigger in poor condition

o/s/r chassis in poor condition

o/s/r out rigger in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,244 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 76,244 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K535 VUT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K535 VUT, 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 K535 VUT registered?

K535 VUT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1993.

Is K535 VUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K535 VUT shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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