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K419 CWN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

120,412 mi
Last recorded120,412 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK419 CWN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 120,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2025 120,060 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 119,525 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 118,956 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 118,352 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 117,754 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 117,234 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 116,159 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,124 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 111,975 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 109,879 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 109,878 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 108,500 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 106,433 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 104,891 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 103,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,215 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 101,819 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2010
Pass 16 Mar 2009 97,716 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 95,858 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 93,346 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 90,101 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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K419 CWN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K419 CWN, 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 K419 CWN registered?

K419 CWN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 May 1993.

Is K419 CWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K419 CWN shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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