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K424 WDH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,015 mi
Last recorded92,015 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 WDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2020 92,015 miles

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

offside -nearside front shock absorber mounts advance corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2018 92,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2017 89,602 miles

Oil leak ()

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

general underside age related surface corrosion

slight leak from both front sweep sills

Pass 6 Jun 2016 86,903 miles

underside corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2015 86,894 miles

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

heavy underside corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2013 86,888 miles

Bonnet pull is stiff to operate

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

Chassis is slightly corroded

Exhaust corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front hub is leaking slightly

Nearside front seat base not fitted at time of test

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake is binding on slightly

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 86,888 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Bonnet pull is stiff to operate

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

Chassis is slightly corroded

Exhaust corroded

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front hub is leaking slightly

Nearside front seat base not fitted at time of test

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake is binding on slightly

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 86,280 miles

Both rear brake discs are slightly pitted on the inner faces

Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Wheel nuts are secure but not fully over threads

Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,444 miles

Both rear discs in poor condition on inner faces

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front lower arm bushes are perished

Fuel tank corroded

Oil leak

Wheel nuts are secure but not fully over threads

Fail 16 Dec 2011 85,444 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear discs in poor condition on inner faces

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front lower arm bushes are perished

Fuel tank corroded

Oil leak

Wheel nuts are secure but not fully over threads

Pass 14 Dec 2010 83,908 miles

brake fluid level sensor disconnected

front to rear brake pipe corroded

number plate light slightly dull

rear chassis slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,617 miles

headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

mistingof oil around the steering box

nail in the nearside rear tyre tread

nearside wiper blade split on the ends

Fail 14 Dec 2009 82,617 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

mistingof oil around the steering box

nail in the nearside rear tyre tread

nearside wiper blade split on the ends

Pass 8 Dec 2008 80,850 miles

All tyres side walls perrished/split

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 78,332 miles

Cuts in all tyres side walls

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 75,373 miles

Nearside rear tyre side wall split

Offside front tyre perrished

Pass 8 Dec 2005 72,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front + nearside rear tyres have small cuts in side walls

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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K424 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K424 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 K424 WDH registered?

K424 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K424 WDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K424 WDH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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