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K409 SAT

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,897 mi
Last recorded129,897 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK409 SAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 129,897 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 129,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush rear upper and lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2013 129,411 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 128,020 miles

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

misting hub seal n/s/f

Pass 19 Apr 2011 127,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all tyres are cut

oil leak transfer box

Pass 8 Mar 2010 122,897 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 114,404 miles

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering dampner

Fail 9 Oct 2008 114,404 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering dampner

Pass 4 Oct 2007 109,678 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 101,290 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 101,290 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K409 SAT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K409 SAT, 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 K409 SAT registered?

K409 SAT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

Is K409 SAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for K409 SAT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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