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K809 EMS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,340 mi
Last recorded125,340 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2012
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2012 125,340 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 125,340 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Dec 2011 123,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 123,445 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 122,046 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 122,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 121,167 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 118,625 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 118,625 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 116,048 miles

centre prop universal joint bady worn

Fail 12 Feb 2008 116,945 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

centre prop universal joint bady worn

Pass 1 Mar 2007 114,062 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 114,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 27 Apr 2006 110,586 miles

steering damper bushes worn but not excessive

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 EMS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EMS, 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 EMS registered?

K809 EMS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 July 1993.

Is K809 EMS safe to buy?

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