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K581 ATG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,941 mi
Last recorded89,941 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK581 ATG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 89,941 miles

FRONT SWIVEL JOINT HOUSING N/S AND O/S/F SLIGHT FLUID LEAKS.

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 86,672 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 86,670 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2004 82,055 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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K581 ATG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K581 ATG, 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 K581 ATG registered?

K581 ATG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1993.

Is K581 ATG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K581 ATG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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