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K406 CAW

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

124,526 mi
Last recorded124,526 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK406 CAW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 124,526 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 123,736 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 123,189 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,219 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 122,219 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 122,207 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake pipe to flexi (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Vehicle structure has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Offside (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Front Unable to open bonnet

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

Offside Fuel tank corroded, slight leak

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 122,147 miles

Nearside Front floor corrossion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 121,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion been welded and repaird (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion been welded and repaired (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion been welded and repaired (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion been welded and repaired (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

been undersealed all over

Pass 27 Jun 2016 120,857 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis welded and repaired (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis welded and repaired (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis welded and repaired (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis welded and repaired (6.1.B.2)

front and rear chassis undercoated with wax oil

Pass 15 Oct 2014 114,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 114,067 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,244 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 95,640 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 95,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2011 93,125 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 93,125 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 91,177 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2009 88,853 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 88,853 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 86,417 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 86,417 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 83,829 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 May 2006 80,657 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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K406 CAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K406 CAW, 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 K406 CAW registered?

K406 CAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1993.

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