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K573 URY

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

99,338 mi
Last recorded99,338 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK573 URY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2024 99,338 miles

chassis both sides covered in underseal and showing signs of corrosion

front bulkhead covered in underseal but showing signs of corrosion

vehicle completely covered in underseal inside and out and from top to bottom

Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,330 miles

vehicle underside repaired and undersealed

Pass 9 Oct 2020 99,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front hub seal has slight leak

Pass 10 Mar 2017 99,258 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 98,612 miles

corrosion to body mounts

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Sep 2015 98,609 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 96,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 98,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 84,300 miles

brake pedal pad slightly worn.

corrosion hole o/s/r of chassis ,towbar removed for test.

front number plate slightly broken.

light lens missing from number plate light.

o/s/f and n/s/f hubs slightly leaking oil.

oil leaks from gear box.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 84,299 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

brake pedal pad slightly worn.

front number plate slightly broken.

light lens missing from number plate light.

o/s/f and n/s/f hubs slightly leaking oil.

oil leaks from gear box.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

underside of the vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2010 72,101 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 72,101 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,749 miles

large split in o/s/f tyre but no cords showing

various holes in floor

Fail 28 Feb 2009 65,446 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,934 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 60,285 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 60,285 miles

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 58,424 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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K573 URY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K573 URY, 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 K573 URY registered?

K573 URY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 April 1993.

Is K573 URY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K573 URY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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