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K423 WDH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

191,826 mi
Last recorded191,826 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK423 WDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 191,826 miles

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

rust in crossmember under dashboard by drivers door piller

Pass 11 Nov 2024 191,367 miles

Front axle oil seals on joints leaking

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front door check strap missing

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on steering arm drop link on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 190,752 miles

CORROSION ON UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

FRONT SWIVEL JOINTS ARE LEAKING FLUID

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 189,835 miles

Offside Front bulk head rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2021 188,754 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 187,806 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2020 187,760 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Fluid tank/pipe joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 185,528 miles

Exhaust mounting defective three mounts, centre to rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure floor corroded around mount. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor near body mount has slight corrosion.

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

slight play in front steering damper bush.

Fail 2 May 2019 85,487 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective three mounts, centre to rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body not fully secure floor corroded around mount. (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front floor near body mount has slight corrosion.

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

slight play in front steering damper bush.

Pass 30 May 2018 184,477 miles

Nearside Front nearside front hub as slight oil leak

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

Fail 30 May 2018 184,477 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front nearside front hub as slight oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2017 182,780 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 179,390 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 169,912 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 169,911 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 May 2014 166,792 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 166,786 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 166,634 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 165,578 miles

Oil leak

small diesel leak

Fail 14 Apr 2012 165,578 miles

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

Oil leak

small diesel leak

Pass 20 Apr 2011 164,975 miles

Oil leak

both rear hub seals weeping

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2010 161,428 miles

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

center exhaust monting perished

Pass 30 Jul 2009 157,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside front floor plan area rusty

rear chassis and front chassis repaired by welding

Fail 30 Jul 2009 157,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

offside front floor plan area rusty

rear chassis and front chassis repaired by welding

Pass 5 Aug 2008 151,825 miles

nearside wiper blade split end

offside front headlight glass cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2007 148,524 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 145,300 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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K423 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 K423 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.

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What year was K423 WDH registered?

K423 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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