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K869 KYA

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

60,993 mi
Last recorded60,993 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 KYA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 60,993 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 60,817 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

ns/f outrigger rusted and holed

os/f outrigger rusted and holed

Pass 1 May 2009 59,877 miles

general underbody corroded.

Fail 23 Apr 2009 59,805 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

general underbody corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,262 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 58,262 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 56,487 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 56,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 53,880 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in OSF swivel housing/ king pin

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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K869 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K869 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K869 KYA registered?

K869 KYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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