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K901 AOE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

147,529 mi
Last recorded147,529 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

RegistrationK901 AOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 147,529 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 147,234 miles

Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 147,234 miles

Central Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 147,019 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 147,013 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 146,851 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 146,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear silencer has leak of exhaust gases

Fail 12 Jan 2018 146,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Rear silencer has leak of exhaust gases

Pass 31 Jan 2017 146,041 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cross member (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 145,987 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cross member (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner cross member (6.1.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 145,524 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight leak from steering box

Pass 28 Jan 2015 145,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 145,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 142,233 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 136,947 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 128,927 miles

ADV WELD UP N/S/F FOOTWELL / SLIGHT OIL LEAK /

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX & FRONT DIFF / O/S/F TYRE STARTING TO CUT OUT ON INNER / CORRSION ON FRONT & REAR & MAINELINE BRAKE PIPES / SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F BEARING /

Pass 21 Feb 2011 121,572 miles

N/S/F FLOOR PAN CORRODING BAD

SLIGHT LEAK ON STEERING BOX/ AND FRONT AND REAR DIFFS

Pass 25 Feb 2010 114,025 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear differential has slight oil leak from pinion seal

Fail 20 Feb 2010 114,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear differential has slight oil leak from pinion seal

Pass 23 Feb 2009 106,014 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 97,381 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 93,143 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 90,997 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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K901 AOE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 K901 AOE, 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

How do I check the history of K901 AOE?

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What year was K901 AOE registered?

K901 AOE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 1993.

Is K901 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K901 AOE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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