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K558 KHP

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,574 mi
Last recorded126,574 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK558 KHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 126,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2015 126,574 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 126,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2014 126,517 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 126,299 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front swivels leaking

Fail 10 Jan 2013 126,287 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front swivels leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2011 125,933 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 125,871 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

n/s/f hub leaking

n/s/f tyer flat

n/s/r brake nosiey

Pass 26 Aug 2009 124,565 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 124,555 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 124,527 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K558 KHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K558 KHP, 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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K558 KHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1993.

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