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K397 CWN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Yellow Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,721 mi
Last recorded159,721 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 CWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 159,721 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 157,281 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 153,648 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper spring mounts corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 151,131 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2023 151,131 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Do not work when side lights are switched on (4.3.3 (b))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A Frame ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper spring mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 148,051 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2022 148,051 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2021 146,511 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s a posts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Indicator switch faulty when indicating right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper and lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2021 146,511 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s a posts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s inner doors (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Indicator switch faulty when indicating right (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper and lower (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and or gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 143,937 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 142,438 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 137,353 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 134,174 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 128,715 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 123,443 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 118,201 miles

1st test no729653622046

Fail 23 Jan 2012 118,201 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 111,764 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 111,764 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Jan 2010 103,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

hazard swich week

Pass 26 Jan 2010 103,201 miles

hazard swich week

Pass 30 Jan 2009 93,189 miles

play in 1st drop link both front wheel bearingsback end chassiy repard

Pass 7 Aug 2007 82,768 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 74,120 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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K397 CWN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K397 CWN, 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 K397 CWN registered?

K397 CWN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 April 1993.

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