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K59 RAG

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,007 mi
Last recorded131,007 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK59 RAG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 131,007 miles

All tyres slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

Nearside Front Bulkhead slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger footwell slightly corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Bulkhead slightly corroded

Offside Front Drivers footwell slightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle extensively modified for off road use

Vehicle slightly smokey under acceleration

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis showing signs of corrosion, and previous welding repairs evident (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 131,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle extensively modified

Pass 15 Oct 2021 131,007 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both n/s/f track rod ends (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front chassis leg has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 128,254 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 124,521 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear propshaft slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2016 122,686 miles

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

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2015 122,294 miles

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

offside headlamp bit dim

Pass 9 Jun 2014 121,915 miles

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

gearbox mounts perished

Pass 3 May 2013 133,982 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 133,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 133,694 miles

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

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

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

both front floor pans corroded and holed

oil residue on steering box

Pass 3 Oct 2008 127,145 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 127,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

brake pedal anti slip split

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/r bump stop missing

signs of oil to n/s/r back plate

Pass 26 Oct 2006 114,621 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 103,360 miles

near side centre floor rust holed not within 30cm of mounts

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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K59 RAG 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 80%.

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 K59 RAG, 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 K59 RAG registered?

K59 RAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 January 1993.

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