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K433 FRM

1993 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

130,414 mi
Last recorded130,414 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK433 FRM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 130,414 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 130,414 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 129,072 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 128,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 127,150 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 125,146 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 125,144 miles

Fuel system component leaking from fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 122,425 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 117,389 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 111,184 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 111,184 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 105,632 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 105,623 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg holed at front (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 105,280 miles

Slight P.A.S leak from around steering box

Fail 7 Feb 2017 105,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Slight P.A.S leak from around steering box

Pass 3 Feb 2016 103,912 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 98,233 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 92,936 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 89,081 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 89,081 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 86,977 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 88,674 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper split

play at handbrake

Fail 17 Dec 2008 88,664 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiper split

play at handbrake

Pass 19 Oct 2007 86,901 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 84,641 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear propshaft UJ worn

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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K433 FRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 K433 FRM, 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

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What year was K433 FRM registered?

K433 FRM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1993.

Is K433 FRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K433 FRM shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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