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K869 UDE

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

194,182 mi
Last recorded194,182 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK869 UDE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 194,182 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 191,924 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 183,373 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2011 183,373 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2010 174,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Fail 1 Jun 2010 174,400 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f wiper blade split on end

Pass 26 May 2009 165,551 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 May 2009 165,551 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 158,814 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 152,161 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 145,120 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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K869 UDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K869 UDE, 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 K869 UDE registered?

K869 UDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1993.

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