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K809 BEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,771 mi
Last recorded161,771 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK809 BEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 161,771 miles

N/S Front steeering swivel oil seal leaking

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

n/s/front brake disc inner shield missing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 160,840 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s front hub seal leaking

o/s and n/s front tyres deteriorating

Fail 19 Oct 2009 160,833 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

n/s front hub seal leaking

o/s and n/s front tyres deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2008 157,567 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 157,518 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 154,308 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 152,432 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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K809 BEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K809 BEC, 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 BEC registered?

K809 BEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1993.

Is K809 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K809 BEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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