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K554 AOC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,059 mi
Last recorded143,059 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK554 AOC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 143,059 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe to both front flexible hoses corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulk head corroded under Bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint on A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 142,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember corroded on ends but unlikely to affect body security or tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 142,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear A frame upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember corroded on ends but unlikely to affect body security or tow bar mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 142,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Fail 24 Mar 2021 142,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog light slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Mar 2020 142,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 142,640 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Individual Indicator operating hazards (4.4.3 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play All 4 wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 142,639 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 142,559 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint gaitor (2.2.C.1c)

Horn sounds weak

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Rear of chassis slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 141,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 140,386 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 138,697 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes greased

steering arm boot slightly deteriated

Pass 22 Mar 2014 136,973 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 136,869 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 136,837 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 136,634 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 136,342 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 134,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 132,877 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 127,241 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 122,990 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 119,763 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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K554 AOC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K554 AOC, 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 K554 AOC registered?

K554 AOC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K554 AOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K554 AOC shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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