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K309 VUE

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,988 mi
Last recorded75,988 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2007
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK309 VUE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,988 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 49,795 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

bulkhead panels by windscreenbody has slight corrosion

corrosion to rear body

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis

propshaft defective

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

rear numberplate slightly obscured by rear step and damaged

travel to handbrake

Fail 6 Oct 2005 49,670 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear body

heavy surface corrosion to rear chassis

propshaft defective

rear numberplate slightly obscured by rear step and damaged

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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K309 VUE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K309 VUE, 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 K309 VUE registered?

K309 VUE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 April 1993.

Is K309 VUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K309 VUE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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