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K403 TCE

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

295,677 mi
Last recorded295,677 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK403 TCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 295,677 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 291,623 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2025 291,530 miles

Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 286,827 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 286,219 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 286,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 279,978 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 271,833 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 261,658 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 249,547 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 237,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 224,800 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 209,745 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 186,256 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 174,936 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 174,933 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 157,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 146,102 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 135,029 miles

o-s-f swivel joint has slight oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 134,977 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

o-s-f swivel joint has slight oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 125,789 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 116,503 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 108,948 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 100,624 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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K403 TCE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K403 TCE, 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 K403 TCE registered?

K403 TCE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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