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K793 SUT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK793 SUT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 100,000 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 100,000 miles

Both front swivel joints slight oil leak.

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,000 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 100,000 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,000 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 100,000 miles

both front swivels leaking

Fail 4 Feb 2009 100,000 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front swivels leaking

Pass 25 Jan 2008 100,000 miles

Nearside seat belt buckle cover is missing

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate lamp is of a different type

Pass 22 Dec 2006 99,999 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 99,999 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 9,990 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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K793 SUT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K793 SUT, 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

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What year was K793 SUT registered?

K793 SUT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1993.

Is K793 SUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K793 SUT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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