MOT Status
ValidMileage
217,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
steering linkage ball joint boots split but preventing ingress of dirt
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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
Exhaust system corroded.
Oil leak
Rear diff damp.
Rear spring mounts corroded.
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.
Oil leak
chip in windscreen.
slight leak n/s tractot unit
steering box damp
wheel nuts of incorrect type
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
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)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of K401 DSX?
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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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