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K855 KYA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,778 mi
Last recorded99,778 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK855 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 99,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 12 Nov 2015 99,777 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 12 Nov 2014 98,421 miles

nearside front floor excessively corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2014 98,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front floor excessively corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 97,237 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 97,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 96,276 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 96,276 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 94,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2008 94,542 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 90,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 89,178 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 89,176 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2006 89,174 miles

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

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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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K855 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K855 KYA, 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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K855 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 April 1993.

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