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K428 WDH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,948 mi
Last recorded170,948 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK428 WDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 170,948 miles

Offside Rear inner tyre side wall cracking

Fail 23 Mar 2026 170,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear inner tyre side wall cracking

Pass 4 Apr 2025 169,685 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 168,280 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 167,462 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 167,462 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 166,254 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 164,316 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 163,320 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 162,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 162,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 161,794 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 160,491 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 160,491 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 159,805 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 158,931 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 157,933 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 156,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 153,820 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 149,720 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 147,124 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2008 145,081 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 145,075 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 143,339 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front hubs weeping oil

rear crossmember starting to corrode

some dampness around steering pump

Pass 9 Feb 2007 139,358 miles

parking brake effort low

slight weep of oil from both front hubs

Fail 9 Feb 2007 139,358 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

parking brake effort low

slight weep of oil from both front hubs

Pass 14 Feb 2006 131,870 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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K428 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K428 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 K428 WDH registered?

K428 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K428 WDH safe to buy?

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