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K421 WDH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,930 mi
Last recorded151,930 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK421 WDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 151,930 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 151,930 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 149,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 146,891 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 144,209 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 144,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2009 141,620 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 141,483 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 137,996 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 137,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 133,606 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 130,154 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 130,154 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 127,127 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 127,126 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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K421 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K421 WDH, 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

How do I check the history of K421 WDH?

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What year was K421 WDH registered?

K421 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K421 WDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K421 WDH shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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