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K383 DSX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,047 mi
Last recorded54,047 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK383 DSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 54,047 miles

All tyre ages are more than 15 years ( Advise replace )

Centre exhaust mount rubber split ( Advise Replace )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.4mm ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replace ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working

Slight oil leak from o/s/f hub assy

Fail 13 Oct 2022 54,001 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

All tyre ages are more than 15 years ( Advise replace )

Centre exhaust mount rubber split ( Advise Replace )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3.4mm ( Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replace ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise Replace ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Reverse lamp not working

Slight oil leak from o/s/f hub assy

Pass 19 Oct 2021 53,883 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking on the inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on the outer sidewall

slight oil leak from o/s/f hub assy

Fail 11 Oct 2021 53,883 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Pitman arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre cracking on the inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre cracking on the outer sidewall

slight oil leak from o/s/f hub assy

Pass 8 Oct 2020 53,764 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight leak from steering box

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

slight leak from o/s/f hub assy

steering box drop arm joint dust cover perished

Pass 12 Apr 2019 53,093 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

N/S/R tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,357 miles

Rear EXHAUST RUSTED

WASHERS WEAK

Pass 3 Apr 2017 52,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,942 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 50,463 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 49,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,451 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 48,622 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,791 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,775 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,915 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,914 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,262 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 43,261 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,534 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f floor rotton

Fail 18 Mar 2009 41,534 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

n/s/f floor rotton

Pass 19 Mar 2008 40,579 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,847 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,653 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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K383 DSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K383 DSX, 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 K383 DSX registered?

K383 DSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 1993.

Is K383 DSX safe to buy?

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