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K572 STN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,078 mi
Last recorded148,078 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK572 STN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2017 148,078 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Cross member nearside & offside (6.1.B.2)

Brake pedal rubber deteriorated

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine oil leak noted

Hubs leaking

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

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

Offside rear door corroded

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened All (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 137,547 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all of the chassis weakened by corrosion

both front hubs leaking fluid

Fail 17 Jun 2016 137,418 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering chassis/flexi brake house mounting (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering steering damper mount (inside and outside) (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis /trailing arm front (outside and inside out rigger mounting) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering steering box mount (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear drag arm mountings corroded (on top of chassis) (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings o/s/r and n/s/r chassis/top (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all of the chassis weakened by corrosion

both front hubs leaking fluid

Pass 20 Jul 2015 130,532 miles

Oil leak

chassis corroded

o/s/r body out rigger corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 126,642 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s/r dust plate advise

Pass 17 Jun 2013 125,598 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 125,592 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 123,188 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 123,179 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 120,485 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 120,480 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 115,743 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 106,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,882 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 34,655 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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K572 STN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 K572 STN, 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 K572 STN registered?

K572 STN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1993.

Is K572 STN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K572 STN shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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