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K775 BUD

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,880 mi
Last recorded104,880 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK775 BUD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 104,880 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 103,323 miles

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

corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Jan 2012 100,481 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 96,344 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 92,992 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 92,992 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 90,223 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 90,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 88,216 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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K775 BUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K775 BUD, 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 K775 BUD registered?

K775 BUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

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The MOT history for K775 BUD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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