MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,767 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
dust cover on steering drop arm split
offside and nearside front seat belts slightly damaged
wear in offside front top swivel near to limit
windscreen damaged over 40mm just outside swept area
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front screen damaged but not in zones
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
body corroded
front no plate deteriorated
play in both rear hub bearings
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on various parts of the body.
Front numberplate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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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K557 BRJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 K557 BRJ, 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 K557 BRJ registered?
K557 BRJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 March 1993.
Is K557 BRJ safe to buy?
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