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K809 AWO

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,936 mi
Last recorded162,936 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK809 AWO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 162,936 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

front wipers slightly worn

slight play in balljoint to steering box

Pass 27 Jul 2009 162,478 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 162,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 149,568 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 139,437 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 139,372 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wear in front propshaft

Pass 7 Jul 2006 135,582 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 135,477 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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K809 AWO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K809 AWO, 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 K809 AWO registered?

K809 AWO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1993.

Is K809 AWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K809 AWO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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