MOT Status
ValidMileage
30,130 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Towbar locking device slightly damaged (6.6.3b)
wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing screen effectively
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear diff slightly damp
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
power steering pipe slighty corrored
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
slight oil leak from near side and off side rear axle
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
intercooler hose - bottom - soft
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K542 RTL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 6,162cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 K542 RTL, 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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How do I check the history of K542 RTL?
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What year was K542 RTL registered?
K542 RTL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 January 1993.
Is K542 RTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for K542 RTL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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