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K395 TDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

141,477 mi
Last recorded141,477 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK395 TDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,477 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 135,704 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 130,237 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 130,237 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 125,445 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 120,942 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,536 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 116,531 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2016 112,039 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 107,395 miles

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

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

brake pedle slightley spoong

Pass 26 Apr 2014 102,677 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 97,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 17 Apr 2013 97,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Apr 2012 92,585 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 19 Apr 2011 86,926 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front wheel-bearing slightly noisy

Fail 19 Apr 2011 86,926 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front wheel-bearing slightly noisy

Pass 16 Apr 2010 81,375 miles

front differential oil seal weeping

nearside front tyre perished and cracked

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak noted at gearbox/transfer box joint

Pass 23 Apr 2009 75,747 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 75,741 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 71,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 66,775 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 58,788 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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K395 TDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K395 TDE, 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 K395 TDE registered?

K395 TDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 February 1993.

Is K395 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K395 TDE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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