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K427 WDH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

190,474 mi
Last recorded190,474 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK427 WDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 190,474 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2026 190,474 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 185,044 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 179,897 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 179,897 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 170,673 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 165,274 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 165,274 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn propshaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 157,453 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 157,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 151,460 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 145,884 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 145,884 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 141,191 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 141,191 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 135,393 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 135,393 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s (8.2.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 130,329 miles

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 130,329 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 121,686 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 121,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 115,493 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 115,493 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 109,148 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 109,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 100,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 100,666 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 92,937 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 83,605 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 80,017 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 80,017 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,830 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 74,830 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 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 WDH, 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 WDH registered?

K427 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K427 WDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K427 WDH shows 33 tests with a 57.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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