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K541 POW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,965 mi
Last recorded113,965 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK541 POW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 113,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 111,456 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 111,456 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 109,087 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 106,716 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 104,192 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 104,172 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 100,720 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 98,482 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 95,310 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 91,905 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,612 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 82,383 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 77,510 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 77,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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K541 POW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K541 POW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K541 POW registered?

K541 POW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1993.

Is K541 POW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K541 POW shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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