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K647 CFL

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,284 mi
Last recorded101,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2016
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK647 CFL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2016 101,284 miles

Front number plate cracked

Slight play in lower steering column u/j

Slight play rear prop u/j

Slight weep from power steering pump

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,557 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f swivel housing is damp with oil

windscreen surround is corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2014 79,887 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear crossmember slight corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S side step excessively corroded near rear mount

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 66,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 63,925 miles

excessive play in front propshaft front U/J

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,754 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 61,751 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 58,558 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 55,802 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 55,797 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 52,921 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,008 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 46,866 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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K647 CFL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue 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 K647 CFL, 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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K647 CFL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1993.

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