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K427 HRM

1993 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2024
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

244,069 mi
Last recorded244,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 HRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2024 244,069 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 236,611 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 236,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 234,834 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

steering system slight stiff

Pass 14 Jul 2017 234,678 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules {all} (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases {downpipe} (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded {axle} (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 234,677 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure {next to rear silencer} (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt { A Frame } (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Steering retaining device missing draglink to droparm split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules {all} (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases {downpipe} (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded {axle} (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 234,677 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed Battery positive cable (1.9.2c)

Front Statutory seat belt missing centre lap belt (5.1.1)

Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play and offside front (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush and offside front lower (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Ball joint has slight play immediate drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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 HRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 HRM, 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 HRM registered?

K427 HRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 July 1993.

Is K427 HRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K427 HRM shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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