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K425 MSN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,869 mi
Last recorded141,869 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK425 MSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 141,869 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox/transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2008 153,032 miles

BONNET CATCH DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK MAY BE LEAKING

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F AND N/S/F FLOORS HOLED

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

SLIGHT LEAK AT STEERING BOX

SLIGHT TRAVEL ON SERVICE BRAKE

Fail 5 Mar 2008 226,999 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

BONNET CATCH DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK MAY BE LEAKING

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

O/S/F AND N/S/F FLOORS HOLED

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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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K425 MSN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K425 MSN, 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 K425 MSN?

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What year was K425 MSN registered?

K425 MSN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 May 1993.

Is K425 MSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K425 MSN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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