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K427 SKM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,384 mi
Last recorded125,384 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 SKM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 125,384 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2025 122,742 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 119,971 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 117,216 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 113,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,483 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 109,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 108,608 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 105,947 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

off side rear tyre is slightly prrished

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,596 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 96,533 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 92,672 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 84,926 miles

nearside and offside front tyres are perished nearside and offside rear tyres are perished

Pass 2 Dec 2010 81,489 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 100,006 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 100,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 100,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all tyres slightly perished

Fail 18 Feb 2009 100,007 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 26 Feb 2008 100,007 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 100,004 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 100,008 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 100,008 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 SKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SKM, 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 K427 SKM?

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What year was K427 SKM registered?

K427 SKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K427 SKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K427 SKM shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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