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K561 OCT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,784 mi
Last recorded99,784 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK561 OCT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 99,784 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x 4 coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 98,589 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 98,135 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 98,135 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 97,275 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,348 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,492 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 94,492 miles

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

Exhaust bracket missing on rear box

Front near side hub seal leaking

Near side front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 3 Jan 2018 91,414 miles

Both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 19 Jan 2017 87,240 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 81,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 77,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 77,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 69,995 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 80,500 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 116,059 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Dec 2007 116,058 miles

Centre Rear Upper Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

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 OCT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K561 OCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K561 OCT registered?

K561 OCT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1993.

Is K561 OCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K561 OCT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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