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K382 SDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

271,934 mi
Last recorded271,934 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK382 SDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 271,934 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 242,723 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f hub slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2007 227,722 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 227,625 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 211,277 miles

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)

oil leak

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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K382 SDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 K382 SDE, 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 K382 SDE registered?

K382 SDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.

Is K382 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K382 SDE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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