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K509 XFR

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,673 mi
Last recorded114,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK509 XFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 114,673 miles

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 109,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 109,048 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 109,039 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 107,247 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 102,979 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 100,006 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 96,495 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on both front hubs light corosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 92,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes on both front hubs light corosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working front (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2013 84,270 miles

both front foot wells corroded on out side but not excessive

Fail 6 Sep 2013 84,256 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front foot wells corroded on out side but not excessive

Pass 13 Oct 2011 78,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

buck head rusing

Fail 11 Oct 2011 78,122 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear brake disc worn

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

buck head rusing

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,485 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 56,497 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 56,497 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,482 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 48,623 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 46,767 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 XFR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XFR, 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 K509 XFR registered?

K509 XFR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 1993.

Is K509 XFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K509 XFR shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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