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K426 DEC

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,870 mi
Last recorded127,870 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK426 DEC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 127,870 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 124,447 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 120,489 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 120,488 miles

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

Ball joint has excessive play steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis rail /radius arm mtg. (2.4.A.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded box mtg area. (2.2.C.1h)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired box mtg area. (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

oil leak -transmission brake area.

Pass 11 Nov 2014 116,143 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 112,793 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 112,540 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 111,590 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 110,475 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 110,384 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 110,175 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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K426 DEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K426 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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What year was K426 DEC registered?

K426 DEC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 June 1993.

Is K426 DEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K426 DEC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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