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K857 KYA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,008 mi
Last recorded100,008 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK857 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 100,008 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 100,007 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 100,008 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 100,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 100,008 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 100,009 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 100,003 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 100,003 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 96,647 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 90,555 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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K857 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K857 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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What year was K857 KYA registered?

K857 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is K857 KYA safe to buy?

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