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K429 WDH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

161,565 mi
Last recorded161,565 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK429 WDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 161,565 miles

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

Offside Front hub slight grease leak

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 161,563 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat belt lower mounting point corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting floor under pedals (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front slight grease weep

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective mount perishing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2020 158,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central box section 2 small corroded areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 158,559 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended real locking (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security central box section 2 small corroded areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and small cut outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 156,962 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 156,389 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

chassis and springs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 155,406 miles

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

n/s/r outrigger slight corrosion

o/s and n/s bulkhead mountings corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

rear bump stops missing

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 9 Feb 2017 155,406 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r A frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r chassis near spring mounting (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r outrigger slight corrosion

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

o/s and n/s bulkhead mountings corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

rear bump stops missing

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 12 Feb 2016 152,251 miles

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

under body generally corrored

Fail 3 Feb 2016 152,205 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear A fram (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure wiper arm (8.2.2)

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

under body generally corrored

Pass 5 Feb 2015 148,818 miles

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

both rear bump stops missing

nearside front outrigger corroded

offside rear tyre perished

power steering pump has a minor leak

rear diff oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2015 148,818 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

both rear bump stops missing

front diff damaged

nearside front outrigger corroded

offside rear tyre perished

power steering pump has a minor leak

rear diff oil leak

transfer box oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 146,695 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

front side windows tinted

Fail 11 Feb 2014 146,694 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

front side windows tinted

Pass 12 Feb 2013 142,121 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 142,121 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 138,304 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 138,236 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 133,875 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 133,875 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 127,675 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 127,673 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 122,269 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 119,929 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 113,669 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 113,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 K429 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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K429 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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