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K583 STN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,569 mi
Last recorded162,569 miles
Recorded on24 May 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK583 STN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2023 162,569 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 155,469 miles
Pass 19 May 2021 147,594 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 140,915 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 135,584 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 135,155 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 131,927 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 121,927 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 121,927 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front and rear propshaft have excessive play on UJ joints.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 129,966 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 129,961 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 128,283 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 125,619 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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K583 STN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K583 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K583 STN registered?

K583 STN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1993.

Is K583 STN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K583 STN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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