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K429 MSN

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,464 mi
Last recorded108,464 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK429 MSN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 108,464 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 108,315 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 106,607 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 102,555 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 102,036 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 100,451 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 99,987 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 99,977 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2007 97,514 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 May 2007 97,514 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 92,316 miles
Fail 29 May 2006 92,316 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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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K429 MSN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K429 MSN, 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 K429 MSN registered?

K429 MSN is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1993.

Is K429 MSN safe to buy?

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