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K522 TDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

135,170 mi
Last recorded135,170 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK522 TDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 135,170 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 134,136 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 132,629 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 131,415 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 130,109 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 2,897 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 128,042 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 126,300 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 123,889 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 121,442 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 121,415 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 117,759 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 114,455 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 111,706 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 111,691 miles

Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 108,716 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 105,493 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 102,358 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 102,290 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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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K522 TDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K522 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 K522 TDE?

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What year was K522 TDE registered?

K522 TDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1993.

Is K522 TDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K522 TDE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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