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K430 WDH

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

337,053 mi
Last recorded337,053 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK430 WDH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 337,053 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2025 316,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 298,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 284,461 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 263,583 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 253,566 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 243,942 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 228,419 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside structure / chassis corrosion repair various parts

Pass 21 Jul 2015 209,499 miles

screen damaged nearside lower

some corrosion and repair on and near prescribed areas

Pass 11 Jul 2014 189,988 miles

chassis corrosion and repair

Pass 12 Jul 2013 173,402 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

chassis corrosion and repair

Pass 13 Jul 2012 159,871 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 140,779 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 133,215 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 130,352 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 116,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 104,817 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 99,948 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 99,942 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

deep corrision to chassis

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 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 K430 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K430 WDH?

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What year was K430 WDH registered?

K430 WDH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K430 WDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K430 WDH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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