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K427 DUX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

195,010 mi
Last recorded195,010 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 DUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 195,010 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 195,001 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2015 194,221 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 178,879 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 172,633 miles

Both front doors latches worn.

Middle seat and belt removed at test.

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 172,632 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front doors latches worn.

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 168,929 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 162,064 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 158,677 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

light oil leak at o/s/rear hub. o/s gearbox mounting bolt missing.

Fail 1 Sep 2010 158,677 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

light oil leak at o/s/rear hub. o/s gearbox mounting bolt missing.

Pass 31 Aug 2009 157,084 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 157,084 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

nearside front shocky mount corroded but not holed

nearside seat box corroded and holoed

wipers faulty

Pass 7 Aug 2008 149,988 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 149,934 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 143,673 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 138,637 miles

n/s floor slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2006

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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 DUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 K427 DUX, 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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K427 DUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.

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