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K88 ROB

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,276 mi
Last recorded132,276 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK88 ROB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 132,276 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 125,523 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 119,851 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 118,883 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 118,373 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 8 Nov 2016 118,261 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak SUMP ()

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 118,254 miles

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Oil leak SUMP ()

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 117,988 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 117,886 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 117,419 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 8 May 2012 116,643 miles

n/s/f tyre walls slightly cracking

n/s/r tyre walls slightly cracking

o/s/f tyre walls slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre walls slightly cracking

Fail 2 May 2012 116,637 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre walls slightly cracking

n/s/r tyre walls slightly cracking

o/s/f tyre walls slightly cracking

o/s/r tyre walls slightly cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2011 115,932 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Upper Steering column universal joint excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 115,932 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 115,146 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 115,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 113,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 113,133 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 112,411 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 112,411 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 110,564 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K88 ROB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K88 ROB, 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 K88 ROB registered?

K88 ROB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K88 ROB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K88 ROB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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