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K430 DUX

1993 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,396 mi
Last recorded86,396 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK430 DUX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,396 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front N/S/F & O/S/F, Swivel Seals Leaking

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover Missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering Box Drop Arm, B/J (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 85,577 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F & O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover Missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Middle (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 81,885 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

N/S/F & O/S/F (Swivel seal leaking)

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 18 May 2015 123,096 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Torque/reaction arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear bumpstops missing

Pass 22 May 2014 121,452 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

N/S/F floor corroded

O/S door corroded

O/S/F body mount corroded

Rear bump stops missing

corrosion under windscreen

Pass 31 May 2013 117,871 miles

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

battery box corroded

both rear bumpstops missing

Fail 30 May 2013 117,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear bumpstops missing

oil leak from o/s/r hub

Pass 2 Jun 2012 114,723 miles

both rear bumpstops missing

pas box leak

Fail 28 May 2012 114,658 miles

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

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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear bumpstops missing

pas box leak

steering damper contains play in both ends

Pass 6 Jun 2011 108,458 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 108,454 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 107,768 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 107,070 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 107,062 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 107,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2007 107,062 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 107,062 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 5 Dec 2005 107,062 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 107,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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K430 DUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 K430 DUX, 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 K430 DUX registered?

K430 DUX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1993.

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