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K401 DSX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

217,318 mi
Last recorded217,318 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK401 DSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 217,318 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 215,672 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 211,497 miles

steering linkage ball joint boots split but preventing ingress of dirt

Pass 9 May 2022 210,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2021 210,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2021 210,324 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 203,944 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 203,881 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 200,981 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 197,464 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 192,428 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 176,208 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 159,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

winscreen washers intermittent

Pass 12 May 2012 144,326 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Oil leak

Rear diff damp.

Rear spring mounts corroded.

Pass 10 Mar 2011 143,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system corroded.

Front pads low.

General underbody corrosion.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded and deteraeted.

Slight misting of oil around n/s/r drum.

Slight oil leak from rear diff plate.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 143,096 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 137,911 miles

slight leak n/s tractot unit

steering box damp

wheel nuts of incorrect type

Fail 10 Nov 2007 137,779 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight leak n/s tractot unit

steering box damp

wheel nuts of incorrect type

Pass 31 Oct 2006 131,547 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 131,547 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 127,756 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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K401 DSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K401 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 K401 DSX registered?

K401 DSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1993.

Is K401 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K401 DSX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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