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K761 AOX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,420 mi
Last recorded163,420 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK761 AOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 163,420 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 161,258 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 120,773 miles

Both front suspension trumphet slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 120,734 miles

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

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front suspension trumphet slightly corroded.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 116,003 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 116,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 112,080 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 112,080 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

o/s & interior mirrors insecure

o/s side steps insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2009 106,373 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 100,861 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 100,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 95,872 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 95,871 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 89,469 miles

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 89,469 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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K761 AOX 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K761 AOX, 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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K761 AOX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 1993.

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