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K416 DSX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,023 mi
Last recorded163,023 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK416 DSX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 163,023 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 151,801 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 145,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Rear crossmember corroded and holed but structurally sound at time of test.

Pass 30 Dec 2022 141,648 miles

brake pipes greased

nearside middle outrigger holed

offside middle body mount, body is corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2021 136,744 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 133,057 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 117,540 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 110,666 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 102,748 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

drop arm ball joint gaitor

Fail 14 Jun 2017 102,748 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drop arm ball joint gaitor

Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,295 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 95,295 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 94,958 miles

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

rear suspension A frame ball joint rubber gaiter deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2015 94,958 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear suspension A frame ball joint rubber gaiter deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2014 94,606 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 94,131 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 93,920 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,089 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 93,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 92,080 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,373 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 90,373 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 89,636 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 89,636 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 88,511 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 88,511 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 87,816 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 87,816 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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K416 DSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 K416 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 K416 DSX registered?

K416 DSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K416 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K416 DSX shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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