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K561 KRC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,007 mi
Last recorded100,007 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK561 KRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2021 100,007 miles

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

Coil spring corroded Both side Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Rear slight differential oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2021 100,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering rack insecure bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded Both side Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both side (5.2.3 (j))

Rear slight differential oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2020 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s to o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear slight differential oil leak

Pass 18 May 2018
Fail 18 May 2018

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 100,008 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 100,008 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 100,004 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2015 88,723 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 81,098 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 May 2014 81,098 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 79,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2012 78,587 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2011 77,744 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,747 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,331 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 70,079 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 69,254 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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K561 KRC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 K561 KRC, 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 K561 KRC registered?

K561 KRC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K561 KRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K561 KRC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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