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K509 TDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,438 mi
Last recorded166,438 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK509 TDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 166,438 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 165,595 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 165,595 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 164,559 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 161,869 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 161,242 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 159,355 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 155,294 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 148,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 142,163 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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K509 TDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K509 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K509 TDE?

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What year was K509 TDE registered?

K509 TDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is K509 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K509 TDE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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