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K419 DEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests36 (18 pass, 18 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,751 mi
Last recorded26,751 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK419 DEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 18 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2026 26,751 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AREA AROUND A FRAME MOUNTING POINT ON CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength AREA AROUND A FRAME MOUNTING POINT ON CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AROUND SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNT (REAR OF MOUNT BRACKET) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting CHASSIS (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CETRAL AREA ON INSIDE OF CHASSIS, NEAR REAR TRAILING ARM FRONT MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS NEAR OFFSIDE TRAILING ARM MOUNTING POINT ON OUTSIDE OF CHASSIS RAIL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel filter damp but does not appear to be leaking

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT CENTRAL OUTRIGGER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel near limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 24,003 miles

Fuel filter damp but does not appear to be leaking

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre rear mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp just giving a beam image

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (Towbar mounting points are not prescribed areas and the vehicle structure should only be rejected if its strength or continuity is significantly reduced) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside and nearside front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil and transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearing acceptable wear limits (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis heavily undersealed in places, appears ok. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 24,003 miles

Fuel filter damp but does not appear to be leaking

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre rear mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp just giving a beam image

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (Towbar mounting points are not prescribed areas and the vehicle structure should only be rejected if its strength or continuity is significantly reduced) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside and nearside front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil and transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearing acceptable wear limits (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis heavily undersealed in places, appears ok. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 23,977 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc contaminated Offside and nearside inner face (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Offside and nearside inner brake pad (1.1.13 (b))

Fuel hose leaking injector return hoses (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking area around fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking around rear area ok tank / filler hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security centre rear mount area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside headlamp just giving a beam image

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber upper mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (Towbar mounting points are not prescribed areas and the vehicle structure should only be rejected if its strength or continuity is significantly reduced) (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Offside and nearside front hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil and transmission oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Nearing acceptable wear limits (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Chassis heavily undersealed in places, appears ok. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 20,597 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 20,584 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to oil on brakes, (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated Dangerous. (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2023 20,347 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2023 20,344 miles

Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 16,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underbody extensive chassis welding repairs

Fail 27 Oct 2022 16,328 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated Hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Crossmember corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

Underbody extensive chassis welding repairs

Pass 29 Oct 2021 10,301 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 10,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BETWEEN CENTRE AND REAR (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 10,090 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 10,089 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 8,393 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 8,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 8,589 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2018 4,315 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Fail 8 Nov 2018 4,306 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded brake caliper brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes . (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn rear tye arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 14,657 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 14,647 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis as marked (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system fouling track rod on diff guard (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

windscreen wipers not self parking

Oil leak oil pressure sender

Pass 4 Nov 2016 10,711 miles

(front number plate positioned on windscreen bulkhead!)

(front passenger seat not fitted)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering component deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 10,711 miles

Steering system fouling track rod on diff guard (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering component deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

front number plate positioned on windscreen bulkhead!

front passenger seat not fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2016 10,708 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system fouling track rod on diff guard (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers not parking in correct position (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering component deformed but serviceable track rod (2.2.C.1d)

front exhaust pipe holed and leaking

front number plate positioned on windscreen bulkhead!

front passenger seat not fitted

nearside front brake pipe corroded

offside chassis holed/corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 4,454 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 2,634 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,733 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 69,733 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 67,302 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 67,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,629 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 64,629 miles

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

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

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,859 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 58,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,731 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 55,731 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 DEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DEC, 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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K419 DEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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