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K427 CMS

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,001 mi
Last recorded138,001 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 CMS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 138,001 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak slight coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 137,995 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just after center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt dust cover on the arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak slight coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 136,429 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 136,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,053 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 132,373 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 129,165 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 124,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 120,464 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 115,969 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 112,508 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 107,720 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 104,126 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 101,125 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 98,802 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 96,144 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 100,017 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 100,007 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

n/s/f swivel gaiter split

Pass 14 May 2009 99,999 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 100,009 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear propshaft universal joint has slight play

Fail 13 May 2008 100,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear propshaft universal joint has slight play

Pass 17 May 2007 99,473 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 95,288 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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K427 CMS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 K427 CMS, 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 K427 CMS registered?

K427 CMS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K427 CMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K427 CMS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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