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K537 VJT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

168,782 mi
Last recorded168,782 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK537 VJT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 168,782 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 168,730 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 164,783 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 164,783 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 159,517 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 152,716 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 146,961 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 140,693 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 140,663 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 135,710 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 135,656 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 128,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 122,567 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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K537 VJT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K537 VJT, 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 K537 VJT registered?

K537 VJT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1993.

Is K537 VJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K537 VJT shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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