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K330 LWS

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

92,239 mi
Last recorded92,239 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK330 LWS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 92,239 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 91,999 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2025 91,997 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,123 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 91,123 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 90,070 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 86,838 miles

oily substance on n/s/r back plate requires removal to make sure it is not brake fluid

small Gearbox oil leak

small rear diff leak

Pass 12 Aug 2021 84,171 miles

WIPER LINKAGE WORN BUT WORKING AT TIME OF TEST NEW LINKAGE NEEDED ASAP

Fail 11 Aug 2021 84,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlight side light indicators bad earth (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not checked (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 81,835 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front swivel balls slight oil leak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,456 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 75,266 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 73,571 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 73,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 71,541 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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K330 LWS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K330 LWS, 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

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What year was K330 LWS registered?

K330 LWS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1993.

Is K330 LWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K330 LWS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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