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K743 FKS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,496 mi
Last recorded140,496 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK743 FKS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Jan 2008 140,496 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 135,994 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 131,142 miles

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

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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K743 FKS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 K743 FKS, 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

How do I check the history of K743 FKS?

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What year was K743 FKS registered?

K743 FKS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is K743 FKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K743 FKS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K743 FKS have outstanding finance?

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